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Scientists Describe Colossal 'Kraken-like' Octopus from Dinosaur Age
Scientists have described a colossal, 19-meter-long 'Kraken-like' octopus that prowled ancient seas approximately 100 million years ago during the age of dinosaurs, capable of crushing the bones of its prey.
23 Apr, 18:00 — 23 Apr, 18:11
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A massive kraken-like octopus may have prowled the seas during the age of dinosaurs - AP News
A massive kraken-like octopus may have prowled the seas during the age of dinosaurs AP News
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'Cretaceous Kraken' prowled the seas during the age of dinosaurs
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First report: channel-news-asia · 23 Apr, 18:00|Full coverage: 2 · 10m|Window: 10m
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