The mantis shrimp’s punch packs scarcely believable power and they usually fall into two categories: “spearers” or “smashers.” Smashers are known for their club-like appendages ...

These solitary, aggressive animals are famous for their ferocious punch—as fast as a bullet ... length of a butter knife, peacock mantis shrimp have rainbow shells—usually blue, green, and ...

Mantis shrimp are fascinating creatures, equipped with the fastest punch in all the oceans – a knock-out move with an acceleration similar to a 22-caliber bullet.

The nickname "thumb splitter" was coined for them because they have the ability to punch their way through aquarium glass and are strong enough to split open human thumbs. Japanese mantis shrimp ...