Dead leaf Mantis (Acanthops falcata) mimics a dead leaf, keeps motionless until prey comes within reach. striking out, the prey has no chance

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Location: Metropolitan Natural Park, Panama City, Panama
Photo credit: © Philip Marsh / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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