4/4/2003: Colossal squid

04-04-2003, 09:50 AM

They also mentioned that this is the second fully intact specimen they've found, so it's not super new. But still...

One quote I liked was something like "If you fell into the water near this guy, you're in serious trouble."

It was caught on a net feeding on fish that were up to <b>two meters</b> in length. So that should give you some idea of its ability to eat, oh, say, a 5'4" woman.

tw · 03-12-2006, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by dave

So that should give you some idea of its ability to eat, oh, say, a 5'4" woman.

These creatures typically live at depths of 3,000 feet and deeper which is why they are not often observed. This speciman is now in a specially constructed tank so that it can be viewed AND so that it does not keep rotting (and smelling bad). It provides some idea of how deep whales will dive.

kgg · 03-12-2006, 05:28 PM

Nummy! Show me an oyster that big and I'm in hog heaven! Yowza!

04-04-2003, 09:50 AM	#1
dave Guest Posts: n/a	They also mentioned that this is the second fully intact specimen they've found, so it's not super new. But still... One quote I liked was something like "If you fell into the water near this guy, you're in serious trouble." It was caught on a net feeding on fish that were up to <b>two meters</b> in length. So that should give you some idea of its ability to eat, oh, say, a 5'4" woman.

03-12-2006, 05:28 PM	#3
kgg A Friend Indeed Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Issaquah Posts: 42	Nummy! Show me an oyster that big and I'm in hog heaven! Yowza!

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