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Colossal squid (Mesonychoteuthis hamiltoni)

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It Took a Century to Find This Colossal Squid • Apr. 20, 2025, 2:40 AM ET (New York Times)

See it: Young colossal squid captured on video in its natural habitat for the first time • Apr. 19, 2025, 2:26 AM ET (USA Today)

Live Colossal Squid Captured on Film for First Time • Apr. 18, 2025, 12:48 AM ET (Sci.News)

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Also Known As	Mesonychoteuthis hamiltoni

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