Creatures, Myths & Legends
Is the colossal squid really a monster ?
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T.K. RandallMay 12, 2010 ·
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Its one of the largest and most mysterious creatures on the planet, but how much of a monster is the colossal squid ?
Longer than a school bus the colossal squid lives in the coldest, deepest oceans of the planet making it very difficult to study. New research however has revealed that rather than being like the Kraken of legend the colossal squid might actually be more of a passive creature, hunting its prey by waiting for it to come close rather than chasing it down.
Measuring longer than a school bus and sporting tentacles covered in razor-sharp hooks, the colossal squid is the stuff of nightmares. However, new research suggests the enormous sea creature may not be the fierce hunter of legend.
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Live Science |
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