Colossal Squid

Colossal Squid: Marine scientists recently captured the world’s first footage of a colossal squid swimming freely in its natural habitat, nearly a century after its discovery. 

• About Colossal Squid (Mesonychoteuthis hamiltoni): Found in the icy depths of the Southern Ocean near Antarctica.
• Conservation Status: Classified as Least Concern under the IUCN Red List
• Features: Can grow up to 7 metres (23 feet) in length and weigh up to 500 kilograms
• Body Type: A soft-bodied marine animal similar to an octopus but much bulkier
• Physical Characteristics: Tube-shaped body → Huge eyes (largest of any animal known) → Arms and tentacles with suckers to grab food → Sharp, swivelling hooks on its tentacles – unique among squid species
• Notable Fact: Considered the largest invertebrate on Earth, despite having no bones