We rarely see giant squids (Architeuthis dux) even though they inhabit oceans worldwide. These mysterious creatures typically live in the “Twilight Zone” of the deep ocean, between 1,000 and 2,000 ...

Down in the midnight zone, where light fades to nothing, a single breath becomes a long commitment. Sperm whales slip beneath the surface and vanish into cold pressure that would crush most animals.

The ocean is full of wondrous creatures, from small plankton to enormous whales. However, a different kind of animal has taken the world by storm thanks to a recent YouTube video. In the 30-second ...

Far below the reach of sunlight, where pressure crushes human submarines and the water feels almost timeless, another story is playing out. Millions of times a day, deep-diving toothed whales close in ...

Hawaiian short-finned pilot whales are surprisingly voracious hunters, diving hundreds of meters beneath the Pacific to snatch squid in the dark. By tagging and tracking eight whales, researchers ...

The elusive colossal squid — the world’s heaviest known invertebrate — has been filmed in deep-sea waters in footage confirmed by scientists for the first time, a research institute said Tuesday. The ...

The animal kingdom stretches anatomy far beyond human expectations. Some creatures carry organs that rival furniture in size, ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. For Hawaii’s short-finned pilot whales (Globicephala ...

Here’s some important life advice: do not try to challenge a short-finned pilot whale (Globicephala macrorhynchus) to a squid-eating contest. Research out today shows that these marine mammals can ...

Architeuthis dux, better known as the giant squid, is likely the inspiration for the legendary kraken. The Granger Collection, New York There are few monsters left in the world. As our species has ...