Watch as a giant pet mantis shrimp goes through the amazing process of shedding its skin right inside the aquarium.

Watch an epic underwater showdown as a giant shrimp faces off against the legendary mantis shrimp known for its lightning-fast punch and armored claws. This battle of claws, speed, and survival ...

It’s time to kick off SciFri’s Charismatic Creature Carnival! Welcome to our celebration of creatures that are overlooked or unfairly maligned by the general public, which, if you look a little closer ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. At first glance, the mantis shrimp is an unassuming ...

Despite their name, mantis shrimp are not true shrimp but a type of stomatopod: a relative of crabs and lobsters that has been on Earth for over 400 million years. There are more than 400 different ...

A giant shrimp living on Australia's Great Barrier Reef can see a world beyond the rainbow that is invisible to other animals, scientists said on Wednesday. Mantis shrimps, dubbed "thumb splitters" by ...

When the mind roils like boiling water and traditional methods of soothing do not work, a nature documentary of any sort is just the ticket. Dolphin Reef, a Disneynature documentary released in 2019, ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Mantis shrimp, a diverse group of predatory crustaceans with ...