The largest colossal squid

sun2surf - May 1, 2008 : Wellington Scientists stand in a thawing bath as they inspect the eye of a the colossal squid at Te Papa Museum in Wellington April 30, 2008. The 8 metre long (26 feet) colossal squid weighs about 495 kg (1,089 pounds) and is the largest and best preserved adult colossal squid to be caught. REUTERS