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May 02, 2008
Friday Squid Blogging: They're Defrosting a Colossal Squid in New Zealand
News here, here, here, here, here, and here. And stories about the squid's big eyes here and here.
(It is certainly colossal: 1,089 pounds and 26 feet long.)
There's live video. There's also a lecture series. Video will be available on the Web.
EDITED TO ADD (5/9): More.
Posted on May 02, 2008 at 04:04 PM • 12 Comments • View Blog Reactions
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The big eyes are the least of it; those doing the dissection took a few bites too, and is apparently quite tasty.
Posted by: silence at May 2, 2008 04:19 PM
Tut tut, lots of links but I think you missed the official colossal squid blog at Te Papa. Breaking news, straight from the cephalopod's mouth!
Posted by: Hematite at May 3, 2008 06:24 AM
Er, sorry. There was meant to be a link in there. Here's the URL:
Posted by: Hematite at May 3, 2008 06:26 AM
Aha, all is explained.
I bet the numbers of giant squid diminished in response to the rise of cosmetic tit implants?
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/shared/spl/hi/pop_ups/08/sci_nat_enl_1209550267/html/1.stm
Posted by: Twm at May 6, 2008 05:01 AM
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