What If on MSN

Survival guide to the blue ringed octopus bite

This small, cute looking creature is one of the most dangerous animals in the ocean. It hides on shallow reefs, blending into its surroundings. While snorkeling or walking near the shore, you might ...
Forbes

3 Bizarre Octopus Species You Haven’t Heard Of (Hint: One Can Possibly Kill You)

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Go diving into the intertidal waters of the Great Barrier ...
People

Man Unknowingly Holds World's Deadliest Octopus While Taking Videos of His 'Apparent Brush with Death' on Vacation

Andy McConnell shared a video of a blue-ringed octopus during a recent vacation in the Philippines Gabrielle Rockson is a Writer-Reporter for PEOPLE. She joined PEOPLE in 2023 and covers entertainment ...
AOL

Meet the Deadly Octopus Whose Toxin Has No Antivenom

Being bitten by a strange animal can be extremely scary, especially since so many species use venom against their prey. One such animal is the blue-ringed octopus. While octopus venom is not typically ...