Taking the Leap: Archerfish Snag More Prey with Amazing Jumps

Archerfish launch well-aimed water jets to stun their insect prey — but that's not the only trick in their hunting arsenal. Recently, scientists captured high-speed video of the leaping fish, documenting the fin and tail techniques that propel the fish upward. Analysis of the archerfish's body movements offered insights into how they could jump so high — more than twice their own body length — to reach their prey.