Octopuses have gotten a reputation for being cunning camouflagers and intelligent creatures. But some are known for a more ominous reason: They're deadly. One group — the blue-ringed octopus (genus ...

Beachgoers are being urged to remember there are other critters that call our oceans home after a South Coast man was ...

In June 2024 and for years, rumors have spread that a very small, beautiful octopus covered in blue rings has enough venom to kill 26 adults within minutes: The neurotoxin causes progressive paralysis ...

A British traveller narrowly avoided tragedy after unknowingly handling one of the most venomous animals on Earth while holidaying in the Philippines. The man filmed himself picking up what he ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. While the bite from a venomous blue-lined octopus (Hapalochlaena ...

A British man in the Philippines unknowingly handled one of the deadliest animals in the world on Wednesday. Andy McConnell was vacationing in the Philippines when he stumbled across a blue-ringed ...