Flying squid are a fascinating group of marine creatures that can propel themselves out of the water and glide through the air. While the exact mechanisms of their flight are still not fully understood, scientists believe that they use a combination of their fins, tentacles, and jet propulsion to achieve liftoff and stay airborne. One of the most remarkable things about … [Read more...] about Flying Squid: More Than Just Gliders
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Why the Humble Squid Is the Supergenius of the Sea
These cephalopods have a solution for every problem the world throws at them, don't underestimate them. If there's one book you should never judge by its strange and squishy cover, it's the squid—or any cephalopod for that matter. There's already plenty of proof of octopus intelligence—from their wily hunting skills to their surprisingly rich social lives. But squid, … [Read more...] about Why the Humble Squid Is the Supergenius of the Sea
Divers Find Enormous, Creepy Squid on New Zealand Beach
Divers off the south coast of Wellington, New Zealand stumbled upon a rare and fascinating sight on Saturday. While searching for a good spot for spearfishing, they came across a fully intact and massive squid, measuring 4.2 meters or 13 feet in length. The divers were in awe of the creature's size and took several photos before contacting a friend at the National Institute of … [Read more...] about Divers Find Enormous, Creepy Squid on New Zealand Beach
A Squid with Teeth Similar to Humans
Promachoteuthis sulcus is a rare, strange-looking squid, best known for its human-like teeth. The species was discovered in 2007 when a single, small distinctive individual was caught in the south Atlantic Ocean. Does it have teeth? Is this real or a hoax? You are probably thinking that the creature depicted in the picture is not real. Someone with a little knowledge … [Read more...] about A Squid with Teeth Similar to Humans
An amazing image of the elusive big-fin squid
A rare photo of a Big-Fin Squid, caught on camera on November 11th 2007 by a Shell Oil company ROV, at a depth of 2,386 meters (1.5 miles). This species of Squid dwell at extreme depths, and are characterised by their long, thin tentacles. They can reach almost 20ft long when fully grown. Magnapinna squids are one of the deep-sea more ethereal creatures. Little is known of … [Read more...] about An amazing image of the elusive big-fin squid