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Nature's Perfect Predators- Praying Mantis

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Uploaded on Dec 2, 2008

Using their entire arms like razor blades, the Praying Mantis feasts on prey 3 times its size. Come see why martial artists have based their moves around this killer.

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  • TheUnshapedMantis

    I bite.

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  • EclipseKnight95

    He forgot to mention the three smaller (normal) eyes on the top of it's head.

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  • ShadeIsaac

    Okay, I do NOT want a Praying Mantis to attack my finger. To even think about it trying to eat...

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  • MrLenny2887

    Nk bkkkkkko m

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  • catblanket14uk

    I like to blend in too on a day to day basis.

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  • pmount07

    Love these insects!

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  • james mckenna

    I love these creatures but they scare me, having designed many T shirts I could not resist the Praying Mantas, if anyoneyou guys is interested and without trying to spam, you can find it at Jmcks in your browser, I create many other Tees based on Nature & wildlife!

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  • DurzaGaiden

    Basically, the difference between a teddy bear and a mantis is...everything.

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  • tinocuebas

    Praying mantis is a fascinating predator

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  • LUCIFER MORNINGSTAR.

    COME TALK TO I.

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  • mogechichioppai

    Dayum nature you scary

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