EDMOND, Okla. (CNN) - An Oklahoma boy had dreamed of owning an octopus since he was 2, but when his dream became reality, he suddenly ended up with 50 of them when his pet gave birth. Cal Clifford, 9, ...

Hawaii scientists found two tiny baby octopuses floating on plastic trash they were cleaning up as they monitored coral reefs. Marine ecologist Sallie Beavers of Kaloko-Honokohau (KAH-loh-koh ...

Baby Anthony was born at 25 weeks, a micro-preemie weighing only one pound two ounces. Now, he is up to two pounds seven ounces, thanks to good care in the NICU and a special friend. "Now, Anthony has ...

Once upon a time, there was an octopus-besotted boy named Cal who lived in the landlocked state of Oklahoma. One day, a special package appeared at his house: a small pet octopus, with bright blue ...

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A hospital hand-crochet octopuses with tentacles to resemble umbilical cords – to help babies in NICU feel safe. The premature babies at the Cleveland Clinic are being given a crocheted octopus to ...

The Clifford family was as prepared as possible to welcome Terrance the octopus. But there was one thing they missed: she was pregnant. And then... Terrance the octopus came to live with a family.