Super-fit shrimp is an internet hit

A super-fit shrimp has become an internet hit after it learned how to run on a treadmill.
The crustacean was placed on a mini exercise machine in a tank of water as part of an experiment to see how far shrimps travelled for food.

Results showed it could jog at speeds of 20m (66ft) per minute and go three hours before needing a rest.

Film of the experiment was put on the internet. Two years on, more than a million people have logged on to watch.

Some fans have even put music to it – such as the Benny Hill theme tune or music from the film Chariots Of Fire.

Prof David Scholnick, of Pacific University in Oregon, said: 'As far as I know, this is the first time that shrimp have been exercised on a treadmill and it was amazing to see how well they did.'

Watch the shrimp break out a sweat below...