This isn’t your average aquarium pet meet the giant mantis shrimp, one of the most powerful and fascinating marine creatures ...

Characterized by 4- to 15-inch resplendent bodies, the mantis shrimp is one of the most important predators in its habitats be it shallow, tropical, or subtropical waters.

Sending shockwaves. There are over 400 known species of mantis shrimp. These creatures with spectacular vision are found in shallow, tropical waters around the world, where they feed on various ...

Mantis shrimp are powerful little crustaceans: With a single, strong punch, they can smash a shell with the force of a .22 caliber bullet, unleash a shockwave and even crack aquarium glass—all ...

When throwing punches, mantis shrimp can strike at the speed of a .22 caliber bullet (about 1,316 kmph or 818 mph)—one of the fastest movements in the animal kingdom. That generates a force over ...

Mantis shrimp withstand repeated high-impact forces without structural damage. ... tropical waters, mantis shrimp are armed with one hammer-like dactyl club on each side of its body.

Forget about Mike Tyson or Muhammad Ali, the fastest punch in the world belongs to the mantis shrimp.. This shrimp can smash a shell with the force of a .22 caliber bullet and remain intact ...

The Japanese mantis shrimp has been recorded for the first time in New Zealand’s Bay of Plenty in Tauranga Harbor. Getty Images/iStockphoto Government officials in New Zealand are investigating ...

The Japanese mantis shrimp has been recorded for the first time in New Zealand’s Bay of Plenty in Tauranga Harbor. Getty Images/iStockphoto Government officials in New Zealand are investigating ...