We know that mythical tales of kraken-like sea creatures with one eye and trailing tentacles are not real. That does not mean ...

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 ...

We rarely see giant squids (Architeuthis dux) even though they inhabit oceans worldwide. These mysterious creatures typically live in the “Twilight Zone” of the deep ocean, between 1,000 and 2,000 ...

Includes bibliographical references (p. 47) and index. At head of title: Smithsonian. "Describes the science of the giant squid and the challenges in finding and learning about this ...

Meet these ocean’s deadliest predators powerful enough to challenge or even defeat the feared great white shark.

NEW ORLEANS -- An elusive giant squid has made a rare on-camera appearance, delighting scientists on the prowl for the deep-sea creature that until relatively recently had largely escaped the eyes of ...

Beachgoers were stunned to find a giant squid that had washed ashore on a beach in South Africa's Western Cape province earlier this month. "It looked like a majestic prehistoric animal as I have ...

Imagine peacefully paddleboarding and enjoying the beautiful scenery around you, when suddenly a massive tentacle emerges from the depths and wraps itself around your board! Believe it or not, this ...