of the Giant Squid scientifically known as Architeuthis
dux, is the largest of all invertebrates. Scientists
believe it can be as long as 18 metres (60 feet). This specimen
was collected by Dr Gordon Williamson who worked as the resident
ships biologist for the whaling company Salvesons. He examined
the stomach contents of 250 Sperm Whales Physeter macrocephalus
keeping the largest squid beak and discarding the smaller until
he ended up with this magnificent specimen.