Squid Squad
Species
The Squid Squad
Status Type
Extinct - Known to Science
Extinct
123 million years ago
Songs & Audio
Squid Squad March
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The Kung Fu kicking, multi coloured Squid Squad protect the Sea of Tranquillity under the command of Colonel Utensil.
Unfortunately, they can’t breathe out of the water, which somewhat limits their military effectiveness. Also, unlike modern day squid, Squid Squad squid cannot change colour. This proved their downfall, as they were easy prey – even in an era of notoriously short-sighted predators.
Did You Know?
1
Squid communicate using colour. Many cephalopods flash patterns across their skin.
2
Some squid can fly briefly. Certain species leap from the water and glide through the air.
3
Cephalopods have blue blood. Their blood uses copper rather than iron to transport oxygen.