cephalopod
The Legend, the History and the Science Behind Seattle's New Hockey Team Name
NHL fans, meet the Seattle Kraken—named for a mythical beast that may have been inspired by the very real giant squid
Deep-Sea Squids Glow to Communicate in the Dark
Researchers suggest that the Humboldt squid uses bioluminescent backlighting for visual cues in the dark deep sea
Dazzling Display of Seals Wins Underwater Photographer of the Year Award
French photographer Greg Lecoeur triumphed over more than 5,500 submissions from hundreds of artists around the world
Ecstasy Turns Antisocial Octopuses Into Lovestruck Cuddle Buddies—Just Like Us
The genetic and neurological similarities between octopuses and humans shed light on how creatures became social beings
Operation Calamari: How the Smithsonian Got Its Giant Squids
After a decade on view, these cephalopod specimens have a growing fan base
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