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Harlequin Mantis ShrimpThe Harlequin (or Peacock) Mantis Shrimphas the fastest recorded punch of any living animal (over 50mph!) - it can even smash through the glass in aquarium tanks. In fact, the shrimp's tough little claws have a much higher specific strength and toughness than any synthetic composite material - and US scientists believe it could lead to stronger body armor....<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/super-strong-mantis-shrimp-claw-could-lead-to-stronger-body-armour/'>READ ARTICLE</a>1
National Guard body armourThe Harlequin (or Peacock) Mantis Shrimphas the fastest recorded punch of any living animal (over 50mph!) - it can even smash through the glass in aquarium tanks. In fact, the shrimp's tough little claws have a much higher specific strength and toughness than any synthetic composite material - and US scientists believe it could lead to stronger body armor....<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/super-strong-mantis-shrimp-claw-could-lead-to-stronger-body-armour/'>READ ARTICLE</a>2
