Colossal squid

The colossal squid is a deep-sea giant that lives in the cold waters around Antarctica. It's the heaviest known squid species, with a sturdy body and powerful tentacles. Unlike other squids, it belongs to the glass squid family, which includes mostly smaller, more delicate relatives.

• It is the only species in its genus Mesonychoteuthis.
• Scientists believe it has the greatest mass of any squid.
• Its family includes squids nicknamed 'cockatoo' or 'glass' squids.