A Biologist from Current Biology has revealed that archerfish (genus Toxotidae) are one of the most precise examples of precision hunting in the animal kingdom, with their precise aim and behavior. The fish, which aim to target prey with a sharp jet of water, can create a high-impact "slug" of water that delivers far more force than a simple jet would. The study also revealed that the fish can actively control the dynamics of the jet as it forms, adjusting the timing and shape of their mouth opening with remarkable precision. This discovery suggests that the precise, adaptive “throwing” of archer fish may explain why they have advanced perceptual and motor abilities for their size. The discovery also has implications for the evolution of throwing, which is linked to broader cognitive development.