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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.

Giant and colossal squid may have evolved to see big predators at long distances in dim light.