There are plenty of scary creatures on Earth (and especially in the ocean), but one of the most powerful might come as a ...

Mantis shrimp are powerful little crustaceans: With a single, strong punch, they can smash a shell with the force of a .22 ...

These solitary, aggressive animals are famous for their ferocious punch—as fast as a bullet and strong enough to snap a crab’s claw. Mantis shrimp live in warm, shallow waters in the Indian ...

Despite their small stature, they pack powerful blows. Species like the peacock mantis shrimp can punch hard enough to crush crustacean shells and split fingers to the bone without hurting themselves.