The colossal squid—one of nature’s most elusive animals, and handily the world’s most massive squid species—was first identified 100 years ago using remains found in the stomach of a sperm whale. Now, one has been filmed alive in its natural oceanic environment for the first time. The nearly one-foot-long juvenile offers scientists a rare glimpse into its unique behaviors and biology. Learn more about this incredible find: https://on.natgeo.com/4ijzSvi | National Geographic

The Colossal Squid (Mesonychoteuthis dorhii) is one of the most terrifying creatures lurking in the depths of the ocean, capable of reaching lengths up to 46 feet (14 meters) and weighing over 1,000 pounds (450 kilograms). With massive, bulging eyes the size of basketballs, it hunts with powerful tentacles lined with razor-sharp hooks, designed to grip and ensnare its prey in a brutal vice-like grip. Its elusive nature and the depths at which it dwells—often over a mile below the surface—add to