News - Whopper giant squid washes up on Australian beach

News

July 18, 2007

'Whopper' of giant squid washes up on Australian beach
by Gulliver

One of the largest giant squid ever found washed up on a beach in southern Australia this month.

The squid was discovered on a beach late at night on the western shores of Tasmania.

The great beast weighed 250 kilograms (550 pounds) and was 8 meters (26 feet) long from head to tentacle-the same length as a school bus.

"It's a whopper," declared Genefor Walker-Smith, zoologist at the Tasmanian Museum. It is believed to be of the largest giant squid ever found. Scientists took samples from it fur further study, hoping it will offer crucial insights into the creature's habits and habitat.

Giant squid can grow to a length of 10 meters (33 feet) or more and weigh more than 275 kilograms (600 pounds).

The marine animal is exceeded only in size by the Colossal squid which can exceed 14 meters (45 feet) in length. Earlier this year fishermen in New Zealand captured a Colossal squid for the first time.

More News

Send This Page to a Friend

Guaranteed to Amaze and Amuse You
Cool Cat Massage	Mean Acne Ad	Raging Bull Jailed	Pregnant Man Miracle	Nipple Scarfs Fashion

Jilted swan returns to true love

A black swan dumped by her lover has been reunited with her old flame - a giant pedal boat in the shape of a white swan she had been pining for all winter.

Petra made headlines all around the world in 2006 when she grew so fond of the plastic boat she could not bear to be parted from it.

The romance between the odd couple blossomed after German zoo officials in the town of Muenster released Petra on a local lake next to the boat.

She became so besotted with her pedal boat love that she refused to leave its side, even refusing to mingle with the other swans.

Read More

Funny Quote of the Day