Architeuthis dux, better known as the giant squid, is likely the inspiration for the legendary kraken. The Granger Collection, New York There are few monsters left in the world. As our species has ...

Giant Squid Credit: Wikimedia Commons Elusive and mysterious, the giant squid grows to an astonishing 43 feet. Its tentacles, lined with powerful suction cups, help it capture prey in the deep ocean.

The discovery of Taningia silasii, known as the Indian octopus squid, marks a major milestone in deep-sea biodiversity research in the Indian Ocean. Scientists from the Central Marine Fisheries ...