They spend a lot of their time tucked away in crevices, hiding from animals that might try to eat them. There may be around 10 different species of blue-ringed octopus, though only four have been ...

They spend a lot of their time tucked away in crevices, hiding from animals that might try to eat them. There may be around 10 different species of blue-ringed octopus, though only four have been ...

Don't let the beauty or size of the blue-ringed octopus fool you. While it's quite stunning, with bright yellow skin patterned with small blue rings that intensify when it is threatened or under ...

Blue-ringed octopus are famed for being one of the most venomous animals on the planet, and the symptoms from a bite are the stuff of nightmares. But how worried do you need to be?

One of my favourite animals in the film has to be our little female common octopus who turned out to be a genius in the art of escape ... a hunting octopus and so Blue Planet II cameraman ...

Investing in blue chip art can be an enticing way to blend a passion for culture with potential financial gain. While iconic works from renowned artists often hold their value and can provide long ...

Octopus can be tough if not tenderised before cooking. The traditional way to tenderise the meat is to hurl it against rocks; an easier method is to simmer it for an hour. After pre-cooking, grill ...

A bite from the venomous blue-ringed octopus can kill quickly making it an Australian native best admired from an distance. Listen to Australian and world news, and follow trending topics with SBS ...

That's the reality for those unlucky enough to be bitten by a blue-ringed octopus. Initially its bite is painless. But quickly the fast-acting toxin goes to work, paralysing its target.