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Elusive Giant Squid Washes Up on Spanish Beach
By Jeanna Bryner published
The creature, thought to have inspired the Kraken and other mythological beasts, measures some 30 feet long and boasting 400 pounds of weight.
Female Squid Wear Fake Testes to Avoid Male Advances
By Megan Gannon published
The females in one species of squid may have a natural defense for escaping unwanted male attention: special light-reflecting cells that can create the illusion of testes.
Strange Squid Feeding Revealed in 1st Video Footage
By Laura Poppick published
First-ever video footage of a deep-sea squid has revealed a feeding habit unique to the world of squid.
Photos of the Stunning Deep-Sea Squid Feeding
By Laura Poppick published
Researchers have caught the first footage of a deep-sea squid in its natural environment
Seminal Study: Hungry Female Squid Snack on Sperm
By Tia Ghose published
Rather than fertilizing her eggs, the female squid scoops sperm up for a healthy snack.
Jumbo Squid-Cam Uncovers Secrets of Elusive Creature
By Megan Gannon published
To see firsthand how a species of jumbo squid lives, scientists strapped cameras to the carnivorous sea creature in the eastern Pacific.
Giant Squid All One Big, Happy Family
By Stephanie Pappas published
There's likely only one species of mysterious giant squid.
Release the Kraken! Giant Squid Photos
By Stephanie Pappas published
Images of mysterious and elusive giant squid.
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