Health & Fitness
In this episode of MicroFreaks we zoom in on an alien-like predator: the praying mantis. With binocular vision and the ability to turn their heads 180 degrees, no bug is safe from these ferocious hunter. Watch as we discover more about these amazing insects and take a microscopic look at the adaptations that put them among the predators at the top of the insect food chain. CREDITS: Additional Footage: Alberto Ferrigno Viral Spiral and Henry G Kohler III StockFootageSA Andrew Baker Scanning Electron Microscope Photography: Chris Lenivy Shirley Pinchuck, E M Unit, Rhodes University