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Measuring the Fastest Animal on Earth

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Discover the incredible speed of the mantis shrimp in this 18-minute TED talk by biologist Sheila Patek. Learn about her groundbreaking research using high-speed video cameras recording at 20,000 frames per second to capture and measure one of the fastest movements in the animal world - the feeding strike of the mantis shrimp. Gain insights into cutting-edge scientific techniques and the fascinating world of animal biomechanics as Patek shares her findings on this remarkable creature.

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Sheila Patek: Measuring the fastest animal on earth

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