squid, sharks, and even whales Orcas were originally called "whale killers" because ancient sailors saw them hunting in groups to take down large whales. Over time, that name morphed into "killer ...

Many of the known specimens were found in the stomach of sperm whales, whose diets may be 77 percent colossal squid. Only 12 complete specimens have been found, according to a 2015 study.

Killer whales (also called orcas) are apex predators, meaning they are at the top of their food chain. They feed on fish and squid like other odontocetes (toothed whales) do, but will also target ...

The animal was first described in 1925 from just two tentacles found in the stomach of a sperm whale: the colossal squid makes up three quarters of the diet of large sperm whales and there are ...

Bolstad said it’s possible that ancient sightings of the species gave rise to tales of the kraken, or giant sea-monster squid. She said sperm whales often eat colossal squid and are known to ...