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Octopus vs. Squid: The Evolutionary Arms Race for the Perfect Build

It’s not just a figure of speech - in the cephalopod world, evolution really is an arms race. TierZoo compares species with different limb counts to analyze how dexterity, speed, and intelligence ...
Daily Breeze

For a Good Cause: A haunting tale of a dying giant Pacific octopus

For Ghost, a 45-pound octopus believed to be between 2 and 4 years old (the average lifespan for her species), it means ...
Los Angeles Times

Beloved SoCal octopus will spend her final days caring for eggs that will never hatch

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Ghost, a giant Pacific octopus beloved by aquarium visitors, is entering senescence, the final stage of her life.
Nature

Digestive Physiology and Diet of Octopus Species

The study of the digestive physiology and diet of octopus species has provided significant insights into the complex interplay between enzyme activity, nutrient assimilation and overall metabolic ...
People

A Beloved Octopus Is Spending Her Last Days Nurturing Her Eggs That Will Never Hatch — Here’s What Will Happen to Her Remains (Exclusive)

"We are thankful for how far reaching this story has become," a rep for the Aquarium of the Pacific tells PEOPLE, while sharing its plans to honor her aquarium of the pacific Ghost, a giant octopus at ...