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Ours: A podcast of twenty Te Papa objects

The colossal squid and its biggest fan

Nine-year-old colossal squid super-fan Sam, and fish expert Andrew Stewart, share some astounding facts about this bizarre creature. 

Read more about the colossal squid and browse through lots of images of her on Collections Online >

This podcast is a co-creation of RNZ, Te Papa, and media production company Bird of Paradise.

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