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The Colossal Squid

The thawing and examination of the colossal squid has been followed closely by Te Papa's photographers.

Colossal Squid Colossal Squid

View the Colossal Squid as it was thawed and examined in a tank of saline water.		   Giant Squid Giant Squid

View a specimen of Giant Squid as before and after it was dissected.
Colossal Squid  Click here to view images   Giant Squid  Click here to view images
 
Smaller Colossal Squid Smaller Colossal Squid

View the smaller Colossal Squid before and after it was dissected, includes close-ups of body parts.		      
Smaller Colossal Squid  Click here to view images