The Museum of New Zealand Te Papa has an activity booklet all about the awesome colossal squid – Te ngu tigua.
The Squid was found in the Ross Sea near Antarctica. The specimen at Te Papa is the only one on display in the world.
What’s the difference between a squid and an octopus ?
Squid – streamlined body ; 2 tentacles ; 2 fins
Octopus – round, bulb-like body ; no tentacles ; no fins
Video from Te Papa shows the colossal squid in its natural habitat. Very little is known about the animal
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