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EarthX Website: https://earthxmedia.com/   How does a mantis shrimp pack the power to its punch? Fish tries to recreate a mantis shrimp's super-punch using a humble—and historical—cannon.   About Ocean Wonders:  Heavy-metal marine biologist, Tom “the Blowfish” Hird, comes face to face with incredible sea creatures and conducts mind-blowing experiments to reveal the secrets and mysteries of our oceans.    This clip comes from Season 1, Episode 1: "Seal Snouts and Sharpshooters"    EarthX  Love Our Planet.  The Official Network of Earth Day.    About Us:  At EarthX, we believe our planet is a pretty special place. The people, landscapes, and critters are likely unique to the entire universe, so we consider ourselves lucky to be here. We are committed to protecting the environment by inspiring conservation and sustainability, and our programming along with our range of expert hosts support this mission. We’re glad you’re with us.     EarthX is a media company dedicated to inspiring people to care about the planet. We take an omni channel approach to reach audiences of every age through its robust 24/7 linear channel distributed across cable and FAST outlets, along with dynamic, solution oriented short form content on social and digital platforms. EarthX is home to original series, documentaries and snackable content that offer sustainable solutions to environmental challenges. EarthX is the only network that delivers entertaining and inspiring topics that impact and inspire our lives on climate and sustainability.       EarthX Website: https://earthxmedia.com/    Follow Us:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earthxtv/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/earthxtv  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/earthxtv      How to watch:   United States:   - Spectrum  - AT&T U-verse (1267)  - DIRECTV (267)  - Philo  - FuboTV  - Plex  - Fire TV   #EarthDay #Environment #Sustainability #Eco-friendly #Conservation #EarthxTV #EarthX

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00:00How does such a small animal build up such incredible power? It's not like it's

00:06rippling with muscles. Well, it's a very clever piece of biological engineering.

00:12But I can't really show you that here, so like with any good fight, we're gonna have

00:17to take it outside.

00:20So, how does the mantis shrimp create this super-powered punch? Well, it's very similar

00:32to how a bow and arrow works. And when you notch an arrow, pull back on the bow, you

00:38create tension. And when released, you get a bit of a punch out of it. But of course,

00:48with a mantis shrimp, it's not actually letting go of a projectile, it's letting go of its

00:53arm. In the bicep of the mantis shrimp, there is an area known as the saddle, which acts

01:02just like this bow. When the muscles tension it and pull that area down, it can store that

01:09energy in the shell. It's then fired when a ligament releases that tension, and the

01:16claw is launched forward so quickly, it can reach 50 miles an hour in 0.8 of a millisecond.

01:27This is one thing, but this is Ocean Wonders. I'm the world's only heavy metal marine biologist,

01:32so let's make it heavy. Watch this sunshine, I've got something you're gonna love. For

01:40a mere human to get even near the kind of power a mantis shrimp generates, we need to

01:46go big and go retro. Time to harness some historical heavy metal, all in the name of science.

01:58This monster is a 17th century cannon, and we're gonna fire it at that wall down there

02:06to show you just how badass the mantis shrimp is. Stand well back. 3, 2, 1. I don't think

02:21we hit it, but I do not care. That is the hot money. This hefty cannon, firing, undoubtedly

02:31packs a serious punch. We missed. Oh, damn. The right height when we were off. But how

02:38will the firepower of this ancient heavy metal mauler fare? Oh, doggy. Smashed its head off.

02:49Look at that. When compared to the punching power of our super strong shrimp. That's as

02:57tough as stone, but come with me, because I've got a feeling that yes. Check that out.

03:06That's the force that's just punched out the back of this. And I mean, this is a good five

03:12inches of hard timber, and it's just decimated it. The cannon is impressive, but it can't

03:20compete with the mantis shrimp's acceleration. Our crafty crustacean's lightning fast jab

03:27would be over before the cannon's gunpowder even lights.

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