In Wellington, New Zealand, marine scientists have begun thawing the body of the largest squid ever caught in a delicate operation that must be timed exactly to prevent the squid from putrefying. Once the process is complete, the scientists will examine the half-ton, 34-foot colossus, removing its stomach and mouth parts, sampling its DNA and determining its sex. With photo gallery. Also, Scientists Study Rare Colossal Squid Specimen and Addax to Zebras: Mungall's Exotic Animal Field Guide.
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