Before It’s News – by Alton Parrish
The squid are able to suck in water and squirt it out for a form of jet propulsion. Such an action is known as “flying squid” and has been witnessed in many parts of the world. It is thought that squid fly to escape predators. The squid can propel themselves out of the water and through the air for 100ft at speeds of up to 11.2 meters per second according to Jun Yamamoto of Hokkaido University.
Yamamoto and his team had been tracking a shoal of the squid east of Tokyo when they observed the animals launching themselves from the water. “There were always witnesses and rumors that said squid were seen flying, and we have proved that it really is true,” he said. “Once they finish shooting out the water, they glide by spreading out their fins and arms. As they land back in the water, the fins are all folded back into place to minimize the impact.” Continue reading “Incredible Flying Squid Photographed For The First Time”












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