Praying mantis vs. hummingbird
[Via Boing Boing]
A rivalry I never knew about, captured in glorious slow motion. Science blogger GrrlScientist says the hummingbird involved lived to fight another day.
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Wow, spunky little praying mantis. It completely took that hummer down.
And, there are some links at Boing Boing to some photos showing that sometimes the praying mantis wins! (The photos were taken by a very scientifically astute boy but may be upsetting to some.) The photos certainly demonstrate that the praying mantis is perfectly happy getting its food from animals other than insects.
Live is pretty incredible.
[UPDATE: And the video sure makes this movie much scarier than previously. Well, maybe only a little but the possibilities are more interesting.]
A Man With A Ph.D. 