Did you know that vampire squids are not actually vampires? They do have glowing red eyes and spiky tentacles that make them look like they came straight out of a horror movie, though! Here are some more fun facts about these fascinating deep-sea creatures:

• Vampire squids live at depths of around 2,000 feet, where there is very little light and oxygen.

• They have a unique strategy for avoiding predators: they can turn themselves inside out, exposing spines and webbing that make them look bigger and more intimidating.

• Their scientific name, Vampyroteuthis infernalis, means “vampire squid from hell” in Latin.

• Despite their scary appearance, vampire squids are actually harmless to humans and feed on marine snow and plankton.

• They have the largest eyes in the animal kingdom relative to their body size, which helps them detect bioluminescent prey in the dark.