The world's largest invertebrate remained hidden from humanity until a tantalising glimpse 100 years ago. It would take decades, however, before we finally came face to face with the colossal squid.

Explore the terrifying and fantastical beasts of classical lore, including the man-eating manticore, the deadly catoblepas, and the colossal odontotyrannos of the Indus River. This in-depth overview ...

For years, tales of giant squids roaming the ocean depths lived mostly in folklore and maritime legends - dismissed as mythological creatures without solid scientific backing. These elusive beings ...