Preying Mantis
I have mixed emotions about posting a link to this page, seeing as how this blog is already becoming Mantid Central and considering the delicate sensibilities of my readers, but in the interest of public safety I think we all need to be cognizant of the fact that a praying mantis is not a domesticated household pet, regardless of how cute and cuddly it looks.
I also think this is a warning to hummingbirds to reassess their position on the food chain.
Tip of the hat to Scott, who is apparently a mantid fan his own self.
Yeah, I've got a few grackles to add to that list.
Posted by: Eric at November 19, 2005 07:52 PMI thought mantids only killed their mates. Do you suppose? Hmmm, a humming praying mantis...sounds very zen like. Poor hummingbird!
Posted by: Gwynne at November 19, 2005 11:57 PMComing soon...a Sci-Fi Channel Original Movie..."The Humming Mantis"
For all we know, mantids know the words.
(Get it?)
Posted by: Eric at November 20, 2005 02:36 PMAbout the publisher
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I wonder if you can train the mantids to spear only particular species of birds...
Nos *that* would be cool.
Posted by: Brian at November 19, 2005 07:02 PM