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Mantis Shrimp

Stomatopoda

Armed with the fastest punch in the animal kingdom, the mantis shrimp strikes prey with the force of a .22 caliber bullet. Its eyes can see 16 types of color receptors -- compared to our three.

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23 m/s strikePunch Speed
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Bioluminescence: How Deep-Sea Creatures Create Their Own Light

Bioluminescence: How Deep-Sea Creatures Create Their Own Light

Expert guide to bioluminescence in the deep sea. Covers the chemistry of living light, anglerfish lures, counterillumination, GFP and the Nobel Prize, dragonfish red light, and why 76 percent of deep-ocean life glows in the dark.

Octopus Intelligence: Problem Solving and Escape Artists

Octopus Intelligence: Problem Solving and Escape Artists

Expert analysis of octopus cognition covering tool use, maze solving, jar opening, camouflage decisions, distributed nervous systems, memory, play behavior, and documented escape feats from aquariums worldwide.

Insect Superpowers: Abilities That Defy Belief

Insect Superpowers: Abilities That Defy Belief

Expert guide to the most extraordinary insect abilities on Earth. Covers the bombardier beetle's chemical cannon, mantis shrimp strike, ant collective strength, cockroach radiation resistance, dung beetle celestial navigation, and flea jumping mechanics.

The Longest Animal Migrations on Earth

The Longest Animal Migrations on Earth

Expert guide to the longest animal migrations on Earth. Covers the Arctic tern, bar-tailed godwit, monarch butterfly, wildebeest, and whale shark migrations, plus the tracking technology that reveals how animals navigate thousands of kilometers.

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