Start Slideshow
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.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.2
