Colossal squid are considered to be the world’s largest known invertebrates. When fully grown, they can reach up to 23-feet in length. For perspective, that is nearly the size of a small fire truck.

Scientists believe the colossal squid they filmed is a baby, as it was only about a foot long. An adult colossal squid can grow up to 23 feet in length For a century, scientists have only speculated ...

In the darkness of the South Atlantic Ocean, researchers captured for the first time footage of a live colossal squid (Mesonychoteuthis hamiltoni). And while the elusive creature is known for its size ...

An expedition spotted a baby of the species in the South Sandwich Islands. This cephalopod can grow to more than 20 feet and has proved elusive in its deep-sea environs. By Elizabeth Preston In March, ...

A colossal squid has been caught on camera for the first time in the deep sea by an international team of researchers steering a remotely operated submersible. The sighting was announced Tuesday by ...

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Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. In the darkness of the South Atlantic Ocean, researchers captured ...