A praying mantis catches a cricket off-guard, then rips the insect apart with its scissor-like jaws.
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A praying mantis catches a cricket off-guard, then rips the insect apart with its scissor-like jaws.
Added: Jul 28, 2008
Views: 24750 Views
Runtime: 00:42
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