Archive for April, 2008

Giant Frozen Squid Discovered Off Coast Of New Zealand

Marine scientists in New Zealand found a corpse of a frozen squid. It was the largest squid that has ever been caught. The scientists will be thawing out the squid to study it and hopefully to discover new secrets of one of the ocean’s mysterious animals.

No one has ever seen a living, grown colossal squid in its natural deep ocean habitat, and scientists hope their examination of the 1,089-pound, 26-foot long colossal squid, set to begin Wednesday, will help determine how the creatures live. The thawing and examination are being broadcast live on the Internet.

Trout

Trout is a freshwater fish that is part of the salmon family. Most trout live in cool water, lakes, and clear streams. The young trout are called troutling or troutlet. Trout can be found in North America, Europe, and northern Asia.

Hammerhead Shark

There are nine species of hammerhead sharks and they can each range from 0.9 to 6 meters long (3-20 feet). The distinctive feature of the hammerhead shark is a projection on each side of the head that resembles a flat hammer. At the tip of these extensions are the eyes and nostrils.