But in fact, any big shell will do—such as a conch. With a few of its suckers, this octopus is holding two halves of a clamshell. As you watch, it drops them and hoists itself up a little.

Octopus Energy has bought Shell Energy's household gas and electricity business, making it the second-largest energy firm in the country after British Gas. The deal means around 1.3million ...

An abandoned conch shell might be the perfect refuge for a shy octopus. Last Sunday, as part of the International Earth Day initiative, the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) India, in association with ...

The large, marine snail is heavily in demand for its meat and iconic shell, which is used for décor and jewelry; overfishing and poaching have caused its decline in the Mexican Caribbean. “Under ...