a sperm whale in a fight with a kraken (giant squid). — Debate over the possible existence of an ancient kraken (shown fighting a sperm whale in the illustration above) has resurfaced at a scientific meeting.
Photograph by dieKleinert, Alamy

Did Ancient Sea Monster Turn Prey Into Art?

Claim that intelligent "kraken" roamed the ancient seas called "absurd."

ByDan Vergano

November 1, 2013

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