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How Squids Cleverly Avoid Attacks from Predators

Could Squids Be the Ninjas of the Ocean?

Squids are truly an outstanding gift from nature with some surprisingly unique characteristics. The ocean is a rough home filled with an endless supply of big and hungry predatory animals, most of whom enjoy squid as a part of their meals.

Nature

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Did You Know That Squids Can Fly?

Squids are some of the most mysterious and alien creatures in the world. We knew they could grow to huge proportions and also that some of them have wings, but did you know that these creatures were also capable of flight?

Nature

Now You See Me... - Fascinating Camouflage Technique!

The octopus and the squid, who live in these depths, have developed a unique tactic for survival. Their default is a transparent body, that leaves only their eyes and intestines visible. In this condition, the rays of light pass through them without making shadows that could get them caught.

Nature

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Started as an Experiment, Ended up Being a Pet!

My Octopus Friend nature, cute, science, interesting, family, ocean, fish, experiment, octopus, sea, pet, aquarium, marine life, squid That's not a monster in the depths, that's only an octopus! And once you get to know her, you'll see that she's a load of fun. Meet Heidi.

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Don’t Know What You’re Looking At? Ask Online!

The Internet Solved the Enigma of these Mysterious Objects

Source: Reddit A: Those are squid eggs. 2. Q: What is this strange cylindrical concrete structure in the middle of the forest? Source: Reddit A: A WWII-era one-person bomb shelter. 3. Q: Found in Texas, thought it might be a house cat, but it kind of looks weird.

Nature

These Deep Sea Divers Found Something Extraordinary

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Deep Sea Discovery: An Egg Bigger Than a Man!

It turns out it's the egg of a giant squid with hundreds of thousands of little babies inside. This is something you have to see to believe.

Tips, Life Hacks and DIY

Learn to Fillet 20 Different Fish Varieties Like a Pro

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Cutting Fish: Pro Teaches the Best Filleting Techniques

This video may be long, but it teaches you how to fillet 20 common fish varieties, from salmon to squid and even sardines! Tip: If you're not interested in a specific fish variety, simply skip the video to the next one.

Nature

Transparent Animals Are Rare but They Really Do Exist

Glasswinged Butterfly Transparent Juvenile Surgeonfish Juvenile Sharpear Enope Squid Tortoise Shell Beetle [related_articles] Translucent Pharaoh Ant (Eating colored liquid) Macropinna Microstoma European Eel See-Through Frog A Juvenile Octopus Transparent Butterfly Salpa Maggiore Transparent Immortal

Nature

Flying Animals: Strange Creatures With Aerial Abilities

7 Surprising Animals That Have The Ability To ‘Fly’

Flying Squid ( Todarodes pacificus ) Image Source: Wikimedia Commons/ Hans Hillewaert The name ‘Flying Squid’ itself appears to be the title of some monster flick. However, these sea creatures actually exist. These squids generally fly above the waves under the cover of darkness.

Science and Technology

10 Amazing Robotic Animals You Won’t Believe Exist

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10 Incredible Animal-Inspired Robots

Robots that look like humans are a thing of the past; the next generation of robots will be based on animals such as snakes, squids, rats, and even penguins. These incredibly lifelike robotic animals can help with everything, from exploring the oceans to finding people under the rubble.

Nature

The Most Frightening and Bizarre Creatures of the Ocean

Giant Squid Straight out of tales of kraken, colossal tentacled beasts who bring ships down to the bottom of the ocean, comes the giant squid: a predator that can reach 43 feet in length.

Nature

These Photos Prove Mother Nature Can Be So Creative!

The tiniest squid you'll ever see! 5. The male secretary bird looks like a model doing a ramp walk 6. The Spanish shawl, a type of hermaphroditic sea slug 7. Indigo milk cap mushroom 8. This spider built a web so strong that it can even hold water! [related_articles] 9.

Health

Harvard Study Finds Rapidly Rising Methylmercury Levels in Fish

WARNING: Toxicity Levels of Fish Rise Rapidly

Water-filtering algae and corals absorb the toxic substance and ultimately get eaten by shrimp, squid, and smaller fish, which store the neurotoxin in their tissues.

Humor

Wackiest Foods That You Can Actually Buy

Outrageous Food Flavors That Defy Logic (14 Pics)

Imagine biting into a squid-ink burger at McDonald's while sipping on milk-flavored soda! No? Then how about trying a black rice latte? These peculiar flavors can be both intriguing and repulsive.

Nature

How Do Animals Communicate with Each Other? Fascinating!

Caribbean Reef Squid Changes Color The Caribbean reef squid uses specialized cells containing pigments and light-reflecting molecules, known as chromatophores which can change the color of their skin to convey a variety of messages: to court a potential mate, to warn others of a predator, or a number

Nature

21 Ocean Species You've Never Seen Before

These Ocean Species Look Like They're From Another Planet

Baby squid This purple baby squid was discovered by the E/V Nautilus team off the coast of California. This species is said to be related to cuttlefish and is mostly found in the Pacific Ocean. 9. Blue dragon-glaucus atlanticus While this species may look beautiful, it is extremely deadly.

Riddles & Quizzes

Distinguish Between 16 Commonly Confused Animal Pairs

Trivia: Can You Tell Apart These Commonly Confused Animals?

Unlike monkeys, apes usually live longer, are bigger and have a larger brain. 1 in an ape, 2 is a monkey 1 in an monkey, 2 is an ape Both are apes Both are monkeys It this a squid or an octopus? This is a squid.

Riddles & Quizzes

Animal QUIZ: Can You Distinguish a Llama from an Alpaca?

Unlike monkeys, apes usually live longer, are bigger and have a larger brain. 1 in an ape, 2 is a monkey 1 in an monkey, 2 is an ape Both are apes Both are monkeys It this a squid or an octopus? This is a squid.

Tips, Life Hacks and DIY

This Guide Will Have You Doing Origami Within a Minute!

Instructions for making Origami Animals: Doggy Crab Wind Flower Squid Throwing Star Penguin A Boat Whale [related_articles] Happy Fox Two Houses Stingray Ice Cream Baby Elephant Flying Crane A Grand Piano Little Froggy Fish Cute Panda H/T: acidcow.com Become an Origami Master in No Time!

Nature

A Look at Animal Eyes...

Squids The squid has an amazingly complex system of sight that allows it to see a polarization of light even in the depths of the sea, where almost no light can penetrate. In addition, special sensors in its eyes allow it to see creatures moving both in front and behind it!

Nature

The Creepy World of the Deep Sea and Its Colossal Giants

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Why Are Deep Sea Animals SO Big and Strange?

This phenomenon is called 'deep-sea gigantism,' and it explains why squid, whales, sharks, and even starfish grow to be so huge. This video explains why it occurs and shows you numerous deep-sea giants in their natural habitat.

Travel

15 Beautiful Places in Japan You Should Visit

15 Photos That’ll Make You Want to Book a Trip to Japan!

Bioluminescent Firefly Squid Illuminate The Toyama Bay Toyama Bay is spectacular at any time, but when the Firefly Squid illuminate the bay it turns into a magical spot.

Design & Photography

These Amazing Artworks Defy All Logic and It’s Beautiful

Urban Squid 6. Cheetah 7. Ice Cream 8. Cake 9. Street Light 10. Goose on a Plane 11. Seasons 12. Man and Penguins 13. Sail 14. Green Island 15.

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Some of the Strangest Things People Have Found

You Won't Believe What These People Found...

This sea shell contained cute little squid eggs inside it. 8. The most perfect pebble ever found! 9. I found some hot wings in my BBQ at the start of summer... 10. This piece of quartz found in Arkansas is worth around $4 million! 11. This old calculator was found in Grandma's attic! 12.

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