Colossal Squid

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OMG Its A Monster From the Deep…Or It’s A Colossal Squid

A Russian trawler for Patagonian Toothfish, probably in the Antarctic Seas, caught video of a Colossal Squid. The squid, Mesonychoteuthis hamiltoni, was feeding on one of longlined…

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The real Alien vs. Predator is occurring right now in Antarctic waters

Dr. M June 25, 2015 alien beak Colossal Squid Predation predator stomach Tentacle toothfish

In the freezing and dark waters of the Antarctic, two marine species are pitted against each other in a battle of survival. Each of the…

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Super Colossal

Douglas Long April 8, 2015 Antarctica Colossal Squid deep sea Mesonychoteuthis New Zealand sperm whale squid Te Papa

Twelve years ago this month, a super squid was captured. On April 1, 2003, a massive squid was pulled up from the sub-antarctic waters south…

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How Big Is A Colossal Squid Really?

Dr. M October 22, 2013 body size Colossal Squid giant length size squid

Recently, Quarks to Quasar’s on Facebook published an illustration (above) of how massive a Colossal Squid can reach. The Facebook post was liked by 3,300 people…

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What is the true size of Colossal Squid?

Dr. M February 12, 2013 Amazing Ocean Facts body size Colossal Squid Giant Squid length National Geographic Steve O'Shea

No doubt you have seen the Amazing Ocean Facts circulating around the web. It seems to be drawing renewed interest even though it cam out…

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Dr. M and the Colossal Squid

Dr. M December 1, 2012 Colossal Squid New Zealand Te Papa

Number 6 on on my marine biology bucket list was to see the Colossal Squid Mesonychoteuthis hamiltoni. I mentioned in another post why I am so excited…

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