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Colossal Squids Have The Largest Eyes In The Animal Kingdom
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Colossal Squids Have The Largest Eyes In The Animal Kingdom

Each eye can measure up to 27 centimeters (11 inches) in diameter, about the size of a soccer ball. These enormous eyes help them detect prey and predators in the dimly lit depths of the Southern Ocean, an incredible feat of evolution.

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March 29, 2026
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