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To capture their prey, mantis use their camouflage to blend in with the surroundings and wait for the prey to be within striking distance.

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Praying mantis: An appetite for other insects
October 5, 2017 1 a.m.

Praying mantis: An appetite for other insects

If you wonder how the Praying Mantis got their name, just look at them. They have very long front legs that they hold in a position that reminds people of praying.