Researchers have discovered the mystery behind the odd-shape of a seahorse's head.
According to the study conducted by researchers at University of Texas at Austin, the long snout is hydrodynamic, allowing the creature to stalk and kill prey.
At first glance, the seahorse might not look much of a predator. These tiny creatures moving at incredibly slow speeds look like they are making a terrible attempt of copying a horse. And what's worse is that their body shape makes it difficult for them to swim in stormy seas.
It turns out that the seahorses are masters of stealth. Their heads are hydrodynamic, meaning that they can move about in still waters without being noticed. Their sculpted heads allows them to sneak upon crustaceans, creatures that can respond to tiny movements within a fraction of a second.