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The notoriously elusive creature has been filmed for the first time in its natural habitat.

Since mid-October, thousands of Humboldt squid have washed ashore in Central California, though exactly why remains a mystery.

It's left turns only for these cuttlefish.

Vampire squid aren't bloodsuckers, but garbage-eaters, new research finds.

Animal employs unusual strategy to survive harsh conditions.

What do vampire squid eat? Not blood.

A dead squid hooked up to an iPod shows how these cephalopods change color.

Specialized skin structures cycle through rainbow of colors.

Some deep-sea squid can sacrifice their glowing arms to distract enemies and swim to safety.

Long sex sessions leave dumpling squid vulnerable to predators.