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Giant squid DNA study produces ‘tantalizing questions’ for scientists

Carcass of a giant squid is seen in Newport Beach, California, on January 19, 2005 (Getty Images_AFP_File, David Mcnew)

Scientists announced they had peeked into the DNA of the giant squid, seeking to demystify a deep-sea creature that has haunted sailors’ dreams for centuries. But their findings, published Wednesday, threw up some tantalising questions in turn. They include the likelihood that there is just one species of giant squid,…

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Giant squid filmed in Pacific depths: scientists

Screen grab from footage captured by NHK and Discovery Channel in July 2012 and released January 7, 2013 shows a giant squid holding a bait squid in its arms in the sea near Chichi island via AFP

TOKYO — Scientists and broadcasters said Monday they have captured footage of an elusive giant squid roaming the depths of the Pacific Ocean, showing it in its natural habitat for the first time ever. Japan’s National Science Museum succeeded in filming the deep-sea creature at a depth of more than…

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