The small blue ring octopus is extremely venomous, with toxin 1,200 times more powerful than cyanide. Its bite can swiftly paralyze, potentially leading to death within 20 minutes. There is no known ...

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 ...

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 octopuses are undeniably stunning. When they are alarmed, these animals will show off the eponymous iridescent blue rings that cover their body and arms. But their adorably small size and ...

Andrew McConnell came across the blue-ringed octopus in the Philippines, not knowing it is one of the deadliest animals on the planet despite its small and cute appearance ...

A small but venomous blue-ringed octopus has been captured on camera showing off its camouflage techniques. The deadly animal, which is found in the Indian and Pacific Oceans, wraps its tentacles ...

A deadly blue-ringed octopus has been discovered by a little boy at a popular family swimming spot - as Australians are warned to keep an eye out for the terrifying creatures this summer. A member of ...

He filmed his antics on Facebook, joking that he had had an "interesting two day introduction to fishing". His fellow backpacker from Ireland can be seen dangling the octopus above his bare wrist.

The blue ring octopus is a small animal with a lethal secret. Though small, this poisonous creature carries a powerful toxin ...