Release the Kraken: 60-foot Octopuses Predators 100 Million Years Ago, Fossils Shows
PUBLISHED Monday, April 27, 2026 · andy corbley
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- ⬤ A prehistoric octopus that could grow up to 60 feet long existed 100 million years ago, according to a Japanese study.
- ⬤ The creature's powerful jaws were capable of capturing large prey.
- ⬤ The discovery sheds new light on the evolution of cephalopods, a group of marine animals that includes modern octopuses and squids.
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