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Video: The breathtaking star-like beauty of a giant squid giving birth

By Casey Chan Published June 15, 2015, 9:43 am ET

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If you ever wondered what a giant squid giving birth looks like (why would you think about that?), just look up at the night sky one day. Because watching a female squid lay eggs looks stunningly celestial. Watch as she lays thousands of eggs in the ocean that seem to glow underwater like she’s giving birth to stars.

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