Shelf Life 08: Voyage of the Giant Squid

Getting a giant squid from New Zealand to New York is no easy feat. Curator Neil Landman tells the tale of a sizable specimen’s journey to the collections at the American Museum of Natural History, and Curator Mark Siddall explains why this giant cephalopod has a new name. 

For more about other amazing animals that inspired mythological creatures, head over to the episode.