2. The Mantis Shrimp A Color Splashed Boxer of the Sea



Armed with blinding speed, the mantis shrimp hammers prey with limbs that move faster than a bullet, creating shockwaves that crack shells. Some species strike at 23 meters per second, enough to shatter glass. Its eyes top even this feat, packing 12 color sensors that reveal hues humans never see. Scientists study these talents for clues to stronger materials and better cameras.
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