Did you know that the largest squid have the biggest eyes of any animal in the animal kingdom? It's true! Their eyes can be as large as basketballs. In Squid for Kids, you'll learn a lot more about these rocketlike creatures of the sea, including the fact that, like other ocean animals, they can glow in the dark because of their ability of bioluminescence.

Squid are like the race cars of the ocean because they have a unique way of swimming: jet propulsion. They have a body part called a siphon that helps them shoot water out with great force. By doing this, they can zoom through the water at impressive speeds. Think of it like a squid's rocket engine! This ability helps them catch prey and escape from predators in the blink of an eye. As an added superpower bonus, they can shoot a dark cloud of ink in their predators' faces and jet away.

Naturally, squid are part of the ocean's food chain. They are a favorite meal for many larger animals, including whales and seabirds. When squid populations are healthy, there's plenty of food for these other creatures, which helps keep the whole underwater world in balance. Additionally, when squid eat tiny marine life like plankton, they help control those populations, preventing overgrowth that could harm the ocean.

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What you will learn in Squid for Kids:
0:00 Introduction
0:22 What are squid?
1:32 How they treat their young
2:11 Carnivorous diet of squid
3:20 Other interesting facts
4:58 Why squid are important to the environment
6:06 Review of the facts

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