Armed with the most sophisticated vision and fastest strike of any predator on Earth, the mantis shrimp is an unsuspecting threat. | National Geographic

This octopus got more than it bargained for when hunting a mantis shrimp. The mantis shrimp has the fastest strike of any animal on earth - each punch has the force of a .22 calibre bullet, making the mantis shrimp an unsuspecting threat. See predators in all shapes and sizes this April. Tune in to Deadliest Month Ever from Monday April 1st at 8pm, only on National Geographic WILD UK. | National Geographic UK

This African Mantis decided to sit on me to eat his meal! We also have a Giant Asian Mantis and a Dead Leaf Mantis. Come and take a look! #mantis #africanmantis #deadleafmantis #giantasianmantis | Northampton Reptile Centre (www.ReptileCentre.com)