Scientists have found evidence that a 300-million-year-old sea creature previously thought to be the world's oldest octopus is actually a nautilus relative.

For years, this fossil seemed to tell a thrilling story. Here was an animal from more than 300 million years ago that ...

“It turns out the world’s most famous octopus fossil was never an octopus at all,” Clements says in a statement. “It was a ...

To solve this puzzle, Thomas Clements, a paleontologist at the University of Leicester, and his colleagues put this supposed ...

Scientists thought the fossil showed eight arms, fins, and other features typical of an octopus, pushing back the known ...

World’s Oldest Octopus. Discover which is the oldest octopus in the world, its lifespan, species, and surprising facts. Learn ...

A famous “oldest octopus” fossil has been exposed as a case of mistaken identity. Advanced imaging revealed hidden teeth ...

Octopuses are an extremely diverse group of sea life. With roughly 300 species in total, there are many octopus species that ...

One hurricane and several feet of storm surge later, the Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum and Aquarium in Sanibel has been focused on cleaning up and reopening. But museum staff have also been ...