One hundred years after its discovery, one of the largest, most elusive mollusks has been filmed alive in its natural environment for the first time: the colossal squid. 🦑 http://4.nbcla.com/rAkMUBX (📹: Schmidt Ocean Institute) | NBC LA

The colossal squid—one of nature’s most elusive animals, and handily the world’s most massive squid species—was first identified 100 years ago using remains found in the stomach of a sperm whale. Now, one has been filmed alive in its natural oceanic environment for the first time. The nearly one-foot-long juvenile offers scientists a rare glimpse into its unique behaviors and biology. Learn more about this incredible find: https://on.natgeo.com/4ijzSvi | National Geographic