How squids outsmart their predators - Carly Anne York

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There are about 500 species of squid, and they live in all the world’s oceans, making them a reliable food source for whales, dolphins, sharks, seabirds, fish - and even other squid. As a result, the squid's most extraordinary adaptations are those that have evolved to help them thwart these predators. Carly Anne York explains how these stealthy cephalopods have mastered deep sea survival.
Lesson by Carly Anne York, animation by Jérémie Balais and Reza Riahi.
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[@camellias.7106]

TED-Ed wait, how do they fight with whales? It was never explained how could they protect themselves in an actual fight for survival.

[@alvarotiradomoreno9605]

TED-Ed Could you please do more cephalopods videos? Thanks, keep up the good work.

[@alvarotiradomoreno9605]

Camellia S. They explain it between 0:28-0:39.

[@alvarotiradomoreno9605]

Camellia S. Also, the video is titled "How squids outsmart their predators", so it was pretty clear the video wasn't about offensive strategies.

[@camellias.7106]

Álvaro Tirado Moreno yes, but how do Squids inflict this marks? Is it just pure pressure or some kind of venom involved? And I never said it was a video practically about that. They mention it and I craved more information. Read my comment again.

[@xXCHEETOBEANXx]

I'm extremely disappointed that a group of squids isn't called a squad.

[@hydrathermal9030]

Nah... It's called an audience I think

[@shahinazalmadani6329]

actually, a group of virgins is called a squad, mainly 3 or 4 virgins (I'm talking about fortnite)

[@jeffo9401]

According to Siri, a group of squids are called a squad.

[@ibrahimasim868]

lol

[@pixelatedsethtube1271]

They are called a Splatoon

[@zuko1569]

Meanwhile squidward is having a hard time dealing with a sponge and a starfish

[@poopshitmcfartass]

EpicGamer425 The creators confirmed that Squidward is an octopus.

[@geniousamoeba2464]

Cephalopods with 8 tentacles are smarter than those with 10, so, squidward is actually smarter than if he was actually a squid

[@cottoncherry2177]

I can name myself Dog and doesn't mean I'm a dog.

[@idiotgoddess2114]

Lol

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KGamin'22 **** OHHHHHHHH!!!

[@mustafaahmed3693]

The animation and the music is so good as expected.

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@@plzlogout4998 r/ihadastroke

[@Nhatanh0475]

It like I'm in the 19 movie theater.

[@asheefaazmialifia3069]

@@Nhatanh0475 wattu yu min?

[@ChristianCaurla]

I'd say even more!

[@MeliaMimi]

For some reason I find the way vampire squid hide behind their arms and webbing to be the cutest thing. Like the kid logic of “if I can’t see them, then they can’t see me”

[@AnneMarcyandsashaVlog-md9ev]

Lol

[@liefnova3534]

Modern squid tend to use hand-held artillery to defeat their enemies, and have developed jet-propulsion techniques to allow them to travel great distances through the air, even on land. Their cromatocells have also become highly adapted, resulting in what appears to be high fashion inspired among various cephalopods and even crustaceans.

[@Rakun9189]

What type of hand held artillery

[@sussyamogus3917]

@@Rakun9189 oh you poor, poor soul

[@xiaofanghuang2228]

@@Rakun9189 Super soakers

[@YahyeAli123]

Thanks for the information :)

[@ribbonfly]

My choice is rollers

[@SapphireSolstice67]

How do they defend themselves? Splattershots obviously!

[@drinkmilk6024]

j00st00s yes.

[@waifu_png_pl6854]

i prefer rollers

[@articwolfie9545]

I prefer rollers

[@petervo8076]

j00st00s more of an Inkbrush cuttlefish

[@MRIHAVENOTHINGTOSHOW]

No offense

[@jagthegamer7294]

4:31 SUPER JUMP!

[@Takumi_Did_Nothing_Wrong]

It's simple. They splat the predators with their Splattershots and Rollers.

[@LanieMae]

They rick roll

[@joditiarsutrisno5556]

Splatoon I see

[@Just_A_Guy_Here.]

I'm your 200th liker here & bye.

[@blank6442]

If this was a animated game I would definitely play it

[@DoggedShrimp]

TheSapphireBoy - Shrabin it is. It’s called Splatoon 2

[@atelektase]

DoggedShrimp * splatoon 1

[@CyberSaurian]

R/wooooosh (I think)

[@plant5875]

@@CyberSaurian ITS WOOOOSH WITH 4 OS, ALSO, r/foundthemobileuser

[@CyberSaurian]

You got me!

[@alexmcnamara7195]

4:30 Also known as, Superjumping

[@laurahenry7728]

Tru

[@calebsurvance9325]

3:42, thats the exact sound of a hurt zombie in minecraft.

[@damonlee4779]

was looking for this

[@davutsauze8319]

@@damonlee4779 Same, I'm happy that I'm not the only one

[@sandychen1381]

this is underrated

[@thesussyfoodcridictofameri2687]

i heard that too

[@albertoivanortizz]

Me too

[@casualwoomy]

I love how 50% of the comments range around Splatoon

[@Insert-thing-here-Fan]

Yeet

[@asheefaazmialifia3069]

@@Insert-thing-here-Fan wait minute... how did you get that name and insert it to you tube

[@Insert-thing-here-Fan]

@@asheefaazmialifia3069 writing it. Its no command

[@menachemberkowitz503]

by hiding in ink, and then turning into a kid

[@pelerflyp5398]

Menachem Berkowitz yea boiiiii

[@anonnguyen1387]

Are you a squid or a kid?

[@visceralities]

Trần Thy Thảo Nguyễn you’re a kid now, you’re a squid now, you’re A KID YOU’RE A SQUID YOU’RE A KID YOU’RE A SQUID

[@stupiidbee]

w0t

[@waifu_png_pl6854]

SPLATATATATATA

[@xyrex9911]

can we appreciate how beautifully animated this is?

[@bg08395]

By splatting them with the Dark Tetra Dualies

[@viviannemj5310]

Someone's salty

[@laurahenry7728]

I use them all the time!!!!!!!!!!!

[@derpysaw5761]

If only inklings could be like those collosal squids.

[@jeremiahabraham4801]

_Splatoon, 2015, Colorized_

[@sanguinesakura]

They use the Tentatek Splattershot.

[@atelektase]

Taemin Park_me? *******jet squelcher

[@LanieMae]

Tri slosher

[@remasailesh4349]

2:23 "Mr.Squidward, I don't feel so good"

[@kcsv1555]

They just ink their predators 'till they splat them.

[@ahmxtsxnjuu2373]

This video shows why Squids/Octopuses are probably my favorite animals.

[@danvallentyne9587]

The vampire squid is actually a kind of octopus (clade Octopoda) and the bobtail squid is in its own clade (Sepiolida) and more closely related to cuttlefish. They are all cephalopods though.

[@Munderscore]

3:41 when the dolphin bites the decoy squid it makes the sound of a zombie getting hurt from minecraft lol

[@shoopy]

thats what i thought

[@artyom04056]

YeS

[@ChristianCaurla]

The animation design on this was stunningly beautiful.

[@sunny90908]

The narration was so soothing that made this video more enjoyable:-) :-)👍👍👍👌👌

[@Simtar123]

Adorable and wonderful animation 😊 Having played Subnautica this reminded me of many of the creatures in that game 🙂

[@1nkFalcon]

The Panacea I wish we got squids in subnautica.

[@flammingskull4602]

@@1nkFalcon we got the squidshark now?

[@MeltingWall]

3:41 That's the minecraft zombie damage sound!

[@wingsofruin]

i love the sheer amount of splatoon comments in this video lmao

[@nickc3657]

0:02 Didn’t know Wendy Williams the talk show host had such an interest in evolutionary marine biology

[@theblessedmystic6796]

Nick C right that quote was so random

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😂😂😂

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😂😂😂😂

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THATS WHAT I THOUGHT LMAOOO IM LIKE "WENDY WYD GIRL TALKING ABOUT SCIENCE"

[@nano-liam]

LMFAOIOOOOOOOOI SWEG RGSRG

[@esilagg1912]

3:42 lol the dolfin made zombie sounds

[@inkedenfield7140]

As much as I love seeing it here, the vampire squid isn't actually a squid. Squid fall under the order of Teuthida, whereas the vampire squid falls under the order of Vampyromorphida. A few additional facts: -The anatomy of the vampire squid resembles that of the octopus, having eight arms with no tentacles to grab prey like squid -The vampire squid is the last surviving member of it's family -While squid and octopus hunt for live prey the vampire squid uses a filament to catch marine snow (Sorry for the long comment, it's a bit much for six seconds out of a five minute video)

[@Eli-mz6qt]

I like how not the only spaltoon fan here but can octopuses do the same as the squids with illusion ink

[@13thReDUX]

Stay Fresh!

[@wonktea]

This does, put a smile on my face

[@Kirbymamog]

Boi it you can’t forget of the Hook

[@penguinvader7057]

by turning into kids, duh

[@potetbwahh6693]

Sprrraaaattooonnn!!

[@sanguinesakura]

They pull out the Krak-on Splat Roller.

[@ggensanctuary]

WOOMY~!

[@Isyrawr]

Ngyes

[@_elynas]

ninja squid + swim speed up + splat roller= death

[@redemptivememelord6283]

I've seen Splatoon and Squidward references in the comments. Now where is my Squid Girl reference!? Geso

[@CG64Mushro0m]

*THE SQUID IS SO RAW* *ITS A KID NOW*

[@DuluthTW]

Squids are clearly far more interesting than I would have guessed. Thanks for sharing!

[@jasminez5185]

There's something about these videos that relax me and help me sleep. I have a hard time sleeping but when I watch these video they actually help me sleep, and I get to learn something fun, too.

[@aglitch3146]

okay, so I thought I knew all about squids, but the flying squid proved me wrong, great job ted-ed!

[@ethanchau1274]

They'll better defend themselves in the future. They're gonna learn how to use guns, sniper rifles, nukes, jetpacks, homing bombs, and literally what feels like a tank. Splatoon bois will understand :)

[@ggensanctuary]

samurott 321 More likely they use chargers, blasters, buckets and brushes.

[@ethanchau1274]

eXceeDLoveR almost forgot

[@atelektase]

eXceeDLoveR *Splatted by burst bomb*

[@MrMeme2006]

Yeh though I don't play Sploon

[@ryguy8924]

3:41 I swear I heard the Minecraft zombie sound affect when it gets hit/ takes damage

[@omg_squid6949]

Hi pootis

[@ErossMcCloud]

Woomy

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Ngyes

[@ccampbell3945]

Veemo!

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Oomi

[@tommylivingston4299]

**pulls out splat roller**

[@articwolfie9545]

Veeemo *pulls out a Roller* 😊

[@wonktea]

Man, splatoon was so popular on the concept of squids that they made it a real thing

[@-SodaMarker-]

My science teacher showed the video to my class during science class and this video is the reason squids are my favorite animal.

[@TheChattounet]

0:40 my worst nightmare would be to be at her place x) squid are fascinated but the ocean is very scary for me

[@fishyfishyfishy500akabs8]

Don't worry, they don't indiscriminately eat things, they would probably study you, and think, is this really food?, and maybe then it would grab you, I mean cuttlefish can get used to human presence

[@gamimating9659]

Same ocean scary :(

@@fishyfishyfishy500akabs8 no, squids have the potential to be extremely deadly and dangerous, and it shouldnt take much for one to decide it's better to defend itself from you before waiting to see what you'll do

[@fishyfishyfishy500akabs8]

@ that is old me and yeah I wouldn't trust homboldt squid for instance

[@faaaaah]

Interesting content as usual! I didn't know squids can move that fast, or that there are squids that propels themselves right out of the water like that. Awesome animation too. The little squid looks so done with the researchers lol

[@gabeeditz5204]

A flying said can get to 100 kilometers an hour in 1 second. Don’t believe me? Check out the channels other video

[@wingedshewolfen]

This was beautifully animated and a real joy to watch.

[@zsun2207]

I LOVE this animation style. Please do more videos like this

[@Ian-tl1jp]

I love this channel😍😍!! I’ve learned do much👏👏

[@sarquamon2503]

Cool, fantastic and interesting as always

[@loveoflife851]

The animation is absolutely adorable.

[@cherry__Soda]

3:42 that sound effect used when the dolphin eats the fake squid sounds like a minecraft zombie when it gets hit.

[@hagayui]

Splatoon 3's looking good

[@brockbracken318]

Bruh you predicted the future

[@BritAltie]

YOU'LL NEVER GUESS

[@eltocodogo]

That’s why splatoon is my favorite game

[@pelerflyp5398]

M.Duso ikr

[@Sophiebryson510]

Woomy

[@Churroization]

One of my fav TED-Ed vids yet.

[@aftism_]

I am absolutely loving the animation and art style!!

[@mantostar]

80% of the comments are about Splatoon. I was expecting that

[@atelektase]

Hubert Lizak me too, woomy

[@waifu_png_pl6854]

the reason i came here

[@jadenmartinez323]

Yep

[@jadenmartinez323]

That's what happens when you make a video about squids

[@legna3407]

The funny thing is. Real life squids live in water but inklings die from it

[@TheMoonsFinalityK423_]

Lets add more Splatoon comments: They defend themselves because they are X rank in all modes

[@biomutarist6832]

Incredibly good video, narration and animations are masterful

[@caninebroccoli9543]

Your voice is so calm and soothing

[@AegisApples]

Wow and I’m playing splatoon

[@atelektase]

Aegis 2

[@Nicholasgrevvenstein]

Don't get cooked stay of the hook 🦑🐙

[@jordanenogue-ouellette6852]

This animation was gorgeous!

[@Sunny-vv8tb]

I love these animated illustrations!

[@quackyaybg8186]

Then why would whales get scars from squids if the squid just camouflage, squirt ink and jetpack away?

[@kristupas_6955]

Because giant squids don't have any of those abilities

[@bethbayless5652]

Colossal squids are weaponized because of their size

[@Reg3e]

Squid :" Shadow Clone Jutsu! "

[@oblivioussenpai8109]

Anyone else find it kind of cute how the squid was just hanging out with the scientists for the second half of the video?

[@unicorneyelashes8817]

I love how the squid is on the mans shoulder watching what they are doing

[@narararamammily5386]

1:04 Man, being a squid must have a strong trust issue.

[@dinosoarskill17]

love the animations on these. great

[@billyk8397]

Wow they’re like aliens

[@normalperson2637]

Only with henti in genes

[@--Paws--]

You also forgot about bioluminescence on some deep-sea squid. Along with counter-shading, these squids glow at certain parts underneath their body to further elude to predators and to distract their prey as well.

[@williamfrost6933]

That little animated story behind the facts was a really nice touch

[@sharukesi6611]

Awesome information and Wonderful Animation... NICE TEAM WORK...

[@beevidzz4951]

3:42 listen closely it sounds like a zombie in minecraft

[@MedatonOrtano]

Cephalapods are my favorites. This channel does Cephalod video. This channel is my favorite. (happily a Patreon donor!)

[@DiegoGarcia-ji6ir]

This art style and music is so relaxing.

[@Link-zh4of]

but what if we find a squid thats also a kid?!

[@LanieMae]

What about an octopus kid?

[@Melecie]

*don’t say first unless you have something else to say* also squid kids.

[@thalespro9995]

First of all I’m first but don’t worry I do have something else to say... I’m still first Btw I’m not accuatly first

[@nighthawk3045]

Love the animation, keep up the good work

[@bread5557]

when the squid relaxed then he got seen he was like oh squid

[@hafz9417]

I just use ninja squid

[@digitaleventhorizons]

no more ink ripples

[@laurahenry7728]

It’s pretty good

[@djcothra4201]

Splatoon squad where u at?

[@kty1026]

Undead commander 🙋🏻‍♀️

[@ggensanctuary]

Booyah~!

[@pelerflyp5398]

Right here

[@princessghurl]

Undead commander woomy

[@BronySquid]

Woomy!

[@EduardoBarros13]

Oh, boy! What a BEAUTIFUL animation! ❤️

[@Alexpires1986]

this animation was so awesome!

[@r40s]

woomy

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Veemo

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wowi

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The animations were so nice!

[@misc0615]

The animation is so good!

[@SakuraLetters]

Woomy!

[@pelerflyp5398]

Dom L ngyes!

[@LanieMae]

Veemo!

[@internetangeI_]

no-one: no soul: dolphin: *minecraft zombie noise*

[@andrewchvatal2197]

Man, the ending is kind of beautiful, in a melancholic way.

[@khoiboi4169]

I love the animation put in the video!

[@jesse3525]

Wait, so you're telling me squids _don't_ use umbrellas as defense?

[@beaudanner]

Crazy fascinating. Love it.

[@amirulzamri7833]

The animation in this is just superb thanks to the studio animating this one.

[@nilankumarage9589]

Right after watching Squid Game

[@hannesperathoner4592]

love this kind of video, and escpecially the animations!

[@VEE727]

The animation is so good. How do they keep making them better?

[@CodyWhitlock]

I LOVE squid! I think they are soo cool! 🙌 Plus calamari is Delicious 😋

[@neutronstarmerger]

squishy buddy!

[@madelynpoling1738]

Shhh don't let the squid hear you! They might start fighting back. They'll create an uprising against the calamari.

[@nerdomatic2489]

*Likes Squids and considers them cool* *Consumes calamari* Sigh. I'm a carnivore and I hate vegans n' all, but this calamari fandom is just unholy infection.