The Spokesman-Review

Shrimp that can punch ‘through aquarium glass’ found in New Zealand bay, officials say

Government officials in New Zealand are investigating how an aggressive species known as “the thumb splitter” ended up in the country’s northern coastal waters. Researchers out trapping Asian paddle ...
The State

This SC critter has the world’s fastest punch & can strike faster than a bullet. Here’s how

Peacock mantis shrimp like Douglas are “called thumb-splitters in the aquarium business,” said Elliot Provance, director of living collections and exhibitions at Discovery Place. ALEX CASON Among the ...
SlashGear

Why The U.S. Army Is Building A Robot That Can Punch Like A Mantis Shrimp

A surprising amount of technology is inspired by animals. Raptors packing Sidewinder missiles shoot down the occasional suspicious balloon. Scientists deploy robotic sloths to collect vital ecological ...
Indiatimes

Why the peacock mantis shrimp is called the ‘Mike Tyson’ of the ocean

Dubbed the 'Mike Tyson of the Ocean,' the peacock mantis shrimp packs a formidable punch, capable of shattering shells and even aquarium glass. Its lightning-fast strikes, powered by a unique ...
AOL

This Shrimp Punches Harder Than Mike Tyson (Almost)

The peacock mantis shrimp is the Mike Tyson of the shrimp world, capable of delivering a mean punch. The impact pressure from these little guys rivals that of a small-caliber bullet. Despite their ...