European mantis (Mantis religiosa) held in hand to show scale. Praying mantids don't bite when held, but their powerful front less, covered with sharp

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European mantis (Mantis religiosa) held in hand to show scale. Praying mantids don't bite when held, but their powerful front less, covered with sharp sounds, can give a painful pinch.

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Photo credit: © Gerry Bishop / Alamy / Afripics
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