Archer fish knock their insect prey out of overhanging vegetation with a jet of water several times more powerful than the fish's muscles. New research now shows that the fish generate this power ...

The archer fish is arguably the ninja of the aquatic world, known for its stealth-like, arrow-straight aim while shooting down unsuspecting prey. Once the fish has sighted its target, it can spit jets ...

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But recent anecdotal evidence suggested that archer fish are also capable of picking out askew objects, such as insect prey, from complex visual backgrounds. Curious to see if the same processes were ...

Have you ever seen an elephant painting? Elephants, pigs, dolphins, and all manner of primates have been trained to paint in zoos, shows, and other preserves, and there are many debates about whether ...

CC0 Usage Conditions ApplyClick for more information. Archer fish more than live up to their name. In the blink of an eye, they shoot a jet of water into the air taking down any nearby insects, with ...

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