Ocean Giants: 21 Largest Sea Creatures Ever Discovered

The ocean is home to some of the most awe-inspiring creatures on Earth, many of which dwarf anything found on land. From massive whales to elusive deep-sea dwellers, these giants of the sea ...

Octopuses and their relatives are a new animal welfare frontier − here’s what scientists know about consciousness in these unique creatures

A planned octopus farm in Spain’s Canary Islands is attracting opposition from scientists and animal welfare advocates. ...

Is the giant squid a monster?

Matthias Classen, Edith Widder and Emily Alder on the 'alien' creature of the deep.
The Atlantic

This Is What a Giant Squid Looks Like in the Wild

For the first time ever, scientists have managed to capture images of a living giant squid enjoying a swim in its natural habit. A team of Japanese researchers managed to find one of the sea monsters ...

This Animal's Eyes Make Up Almost Half of Its Body

When Dwayne LaGrou asked Weird Animal Question of the Week what animals have the largest eyes for their body size, we were ...
Mental Floss

Rare Video Shows a Colossal Squid Swimming in the Deep Ocean

You may have heard of the giant squid, a massive underwater creature known to grow up to about 43 feet. In 2006, Japanese scientists captured a young female of the species on camera for the first time ...