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FEATURE - Gewinner des Glanzlichter Fotowettbewerbs
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Mandatory Credit: Photo by Hasan Baglar/Glanzlichter naturephoto-competition/Bav Media/REX (10352177f)
Hasan Baglar, from Cyprus, came first in the Moments in Nature category for a photo of European mantis insects dancing on a stalk.
Glanzlichter photo contest - Aug 2019
*Full story: https://www.rexfeatures.com/nanolink/us5g
A stunning array of images showing nature in all its glory from dancing insects to a magnificent meteor have been selected as winners in the annual Glanzlichter photo contest. A picture of a large brown bear and a tiny bird taken in Slovenia came top in the nature competition, which has been held for the last 21 years and is open to photographers from around the world. Michaela Walch, from Austria, spent five hours waiting in a hide to capture the incredible photo, which she called David and Goliath. There were nine categories in the contest, which saw photos submitted from 40 different countries and the judges spent four days selecting the winners.
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FEATURE - Alljährliche Inventur im Londoner Zoo
Image licensed to i-Images Picture Agency. 03/01/2017. London, United Kingdom. Zoo keeper Jamie Mitchell gets up close to a praying mantis at the annual stocktake at London Zoo. Picture by Stephen Lock / i-Images
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FEATURE - Alljährliche Inventur im Londoner Zoo
Mandatory Credit: Photo by James Gourley/REX/Shutterstock (7719075t)
A Praying Mantis climbs on a Zookeepers shirt
ZSL London Zoo?s Annual Stocktake Photocall, London, UK - 03 Jan 2017
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FEATURE - Alljährliche Inventur im Londoner Zoo
Mandatory Credit: Photo by James Gourley/REX/Shutterstock (7719075q)
A Praying Mantis climbs on a Zookeepers face
ZSL London Zoo?s Annual Stocktake Photocall, London, UK - 03 Jan 2017
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FEATURE - Gottesanbeterin besteigt eine Schlange
CREDIT: Krisdian Wardana/Rex Shutterstock
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Krisdian Wardana/REX/Shutterstock (5744787a)
Praying mantis on a snake (radiated ratsnake)
Praying mantis on a snake, Yogyakarta, Indonesia - 28 Jun 2016
Wildlife photographer Krisdian Wardana captured this plucky praying mantis riding its luck on a snake last week.
He explains: "I took this photo early morning when I was watering my garden, in Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
"I was shocked when I saw it, it was on top of a radiated ratsnake. I really do not know if this is what they actually do normally."
Krisdian rather optimistically adds: "I see this as a story of friendship between a snake and a praying mantis."
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FEATURE - Gottesanbeterin besteigt eine Schlange
CREDIT: Krisdian Wardana/Rex Shutterstock
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Krisdian Wardana/REX/Shutterstock (5744787b)
Praying mantis on a snake (radiated ratsnake)
Praying mantis on a snake, Yogyakarta, Indonesia - 28 Jun 2016
Wildlife photographer Krisdian Wardana captured this plucky praying mantis riding its luck on a snake last week.
He explains: "I took this photo early morning when I was watering my garden, in Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
"I was shocked when I saw it, it was on top of a radiated ratsnake. I really do not know if this is what they actually do normally."
Krisdian rather optimistically adds: "I see this as a story of friendship between a snake and a praying mantis."
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FEATURE - Gottesanbeterin besteigt eine Schlange
CREDIT: Krisdian Wardana/Rex Shutterstock
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Krisdian Wardana/REX/Shutterstock (5744787d)
Praying mantis on a snake (radiated ratsnake)
Praying mantis on a snake, Yogyakarta, Indonesia - 28 Jun 2016
Wildlife photographer Krisdian Wardana captured this plucky praying mantis riding its luck on a snake last week.
He explains: "I took this photo early morning when I was watering my garden, in Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
"I was shocked when I saw it, it was on top of a radiated ratsnake. I really do not know if this is what they actually do normally."
Krisdian rather optimistically adds: "I see this as a story of friendship between a snake and a praying mantis."
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FEATURE - Gottesanbeterin besteigt eine Schlange
CREDIT: Krisdian Wardana/Rex Shutterstock
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Krisdian Wardana/REX/Shutterstock (5744787c)
Praying mantis on a snake (radiated ratsnake)
Praying mantis on a snake, Yogyakarta, Indonesia - 28 Jun 2016
Wildlife photographer Krisdian Wardana captured this plucky praying mantis riding its luck on a snake last week.
He explains: "I took this photo early morning when I was watering my garden, in Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
"I was shocked when I saw it, it was on top of a radiated ratsnake. I really do not know if this is what they actually do normally."
Krisdian rather optimistically adds: "I see this as a story of friendship between a snake and a praying mantis."
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FEATURE - Tödliche Krabben: Die Zebra Mantis
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Jeremy Durkin/REX/Shutterstock (5668171e)
Zebra mantis shrimp 'Odin'
Zebra mantis shrimp at Great Yarmouth Sea Life Centre, Norfolk, Britain - 28 Apr 2016
*Full story: http://www.rexfeatures.com/nanolink/s9jl
A deadly spear-wielding tropical shrimp is the newest resident at Great Yarmouth Sea Life Centre. Staff have christened him Odin after the mythical Norse god whose magical spear 'Gungnir' never missed its target. The zebra mantis shrimp from the Indo Pacific has arms like two lethal lances with which he strikes faster than the human eye can follow to impale any passing fish. Growing to 40 cms (15 inches), in the wild Odin would bury his zebra-striped body in the seabed in order to launch surprise attacks, dragging his victims back into his burrow to devour at leisure. "We have made him an artificial burrow using clear plastic tube, in which he feels safe and secure but he can still be seen by our visitors," said senior aquarist Darren Gook. Darren and his colleagues feed Odin using tweezers to dangle tasty fish morsels for him to attack.
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FEATURE - Tödliche Krabben: Die Zebra Mantis
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Jeremy Durkin/REX/Shutterstock (5668171a)
Zebra mantis shrimp 'Odin' attacking food being dangled in front of him
Zebra mantis shrimp at Great Yarmouth Sea Life Centre, Norfolk, Britain - 28 Apr 2016
*Full story: http://www.rexfeatures.com/nanolink/s9jl
A deadly spear-wielding tropical shrimp is the newest resident at Great Yarmouth Sea Life Centre. Staff have christened him Odin after the mythical Norse god whose magical spear 'Gungnir' never missed its target. The zebra mantis shrimp from the Indo Pacific has arms like two lethal lances with which he strikes faster than the human eye can follow to impale any passing fish. Growing to 40 cms (15 inches), in the wild Odin would bury his zebra-striped body in the seabed in order to launch surprise attacks, dragging his victims back into his burrow to devour at leisure. "We have made him an artificial burrow using clear plastic tube, in which he feels safe and secure but he can still be seen by our visitors," said senior aquarist Darren Gook. Darren and his colleagues feed Odin using tweezers to dangle tasty fish morsels for him to attack.
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FEATURE - Tödliche Krabben: Die Zebra Mantis
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Jeremy Durkin/REX/Shutterstock (5668171f)
Zebra mantis shrimp 'Odin' attacking food being dangled in front of him
Zebra mantis shrimp at Great Yarmouth Sea Life Centre, Norfolk, Britain - 28 Apr 2016
*Full story: http://www.rexfeatures.com/nanolink/s9jl
A deadly spear-wielding tropical shrimp is the newest resident at Great Yarmouth Sea Life Centre. Staff have christened him Odin after the mythical Norse god whose magical spear 'Gungnir' never missed its target. The zebra mantis shrimp from the Indo Pacific has arms like two lethal lances with which he strikes faster than the human eye can follow to impale any passing fish. Growing to 40 cms (15 inches), in the wild Odin would bury his zebra-striped body in the seabed in order to launch surprise attacks, dragging his victims back into his burrow to devour at leisure. "We have made him an artificial burrow using clear plastic tube, in which he feels safe and secure but he can still be seen by our visitors," said senior aquarist Darren Gook. Darren and his colleagues feed Odin using tweezers to dangle tasty fish morsels for him to attack.
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FEATURE - Tödliche Krabben: Die Zebra Mantis
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Jeremy Durkin/REX/Shutterstock (5668171d)
Zebra mantis shrimp 'Odin' attacking food being dangled in front of him
Zebra mantis shrimp at Great Yarmouth Sea Life Centre, Norfolk, Britain - 28 Apr 2016
*Full story: http://www.rexfeatures.com/nanolink/s9jl
A deadly spear-wielding tropical shrimp is the newest resident at Great Yarmouth Sea Life Centre. Staff have christened him Odin after the mythical Norse god whose magical spear 'Gungnir' never missed its target. The zebra mantis shrimp from the Indo Pacific has arms like two lethal lances with which he strikes faster than the human eye can follow to impale any passing fish. Growing to 40 cms (15 inches), in the wild Odin would bury his zebra-striped body in the seabed in order to launch surprise attacks, dragging his victims back into his burrow to devour at leisure. "We have made him an artificial burrow using clear plastic tube, in which he feels safe and secure but he can still be seen by our visitors," said senior aquarist Darren Gook. Darren and his colleagues feed Odin using tweezers to dangle tasty fish morsels for him to attack.
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FEATURE - Tödliche Krabben: Die Zebra Mantis
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Jeremy Durkin/REX/Shutterstock (5668171c)
Zebra mantis shrimp 'Odin'
Zebra mantis shrimp at Great Yarmouth Sea Life Centre, Norfolk, Britain - 28 Apr 2016
*Full story: http://www.rexfeatures.com/nanolink/s9jl
A deadly spear-wielding tropical shrimp is the newest resident at Great Yarmouth Sea Life Centre. Staff have christened him Odin after the mythical Norse god whose magical spear 'Gungnir' never missed its target. The zebra mantis shrimp from the Indo Pacific has arms like two lethal lances with which he strikes faster than the human eye can follow to impale any passing fish. Growing to 40 cms (15 inches), in the wild Odin would bury his zebra-striped body in the seabed in order to launch surprise attacks, dragging his victims back into his burrow to devour at leisure. "We have made him an artificial burrow using clear plastic tube, in which he feels safe and secure but he can still be seen by our visitors," said senior aquarist Darren Gook. Darren and his colleagues feed Odin using tweezers to dangle tasty fish morsels for him to attack.
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FEATURE - Tödliche Krabben: Die Zebra Mantis
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Jeremy Durkin/REX/Shutterstock (5668171b)
Zebra mantis shrimp 'Odin'
Zebra mantis shrimp at Great Yarmouth Sea Life Centre, Norfolk, Britain - 28 Apr 2016
*Full story: http://www.rexfeatures.com/nanolink/s9jl
A deadly spear-wielding tropical shrimp is the newest resident at Great Yarmouth Sea Life Centre. Staff have christened him Odin after the mythical Norse god whose magical spear 'Gungnir' never missed its target. The zebra mantis shrimp from the Indo Pacific has arms like two lethal lances with which he strikes faster than the human eye can follow to impale any passing fish. Growing to 40 cms (15 inches), in the wild Odin would bury his zebra-striped body in the seabed in order to launch surprise attacks, dragging his victims back into his burrow to devour at leisure. "We have made him an artificial burrow using clear plastic tube, in which he feels safe and secure but he can still be seen by our visitors," said senior aquarist Darren Gook. Darren and his colleagues feed Odin using tweezers to dangle tasty fish morsels for him to attack.
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London Pet Show 2015 at Excel, Britain - 09 May 2015
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Paul Brown/REX Shutterstock (4764226i)
Manny the Praying Mantis on the Rentabeast stand
London Pet Show 2015 at Excel, Britain - 09 May 2015
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London Pet Show 2015 at Excel, Britain - 09 May 2015
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Paul Brown/REX Shutterstock (4764226m)
Manny the Praying Mantis on the Rentabeast stand
London Pet Show 2015 at Excel, Britain - 09 May 2015
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FEATURE - Fantastische Aufnahmen: Vögel im Anflug
MANDATORY CREDIT: Mario Cea Sanchez/Rex Shutterstock. Only for use in this story. Editorial Use Only. No stock, books, advertising or merchandising without photographer's permission
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Mario Cea Sanchez/REX/Shutterstock (5897193l)
A conehead mantis seems to worship the moon at night
Birds in flight, and other creatures, Spain - Jul 2016
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Have a nice flight! This photo series catches an array of birds in the air, as well as tricky little creatures on the ground - from a gecko to a conehead mantis.
Mario Cea Sanchez is a 46-year-old photographer from Salamanca, Spain. This year his shot of a pipistrelle bat is shortlisted for Wildlife Photographer of the Year.
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The Mantis Hexapod walking robot vehicle, Winchester, Hampshire, Britain - Apr 2013
MUST CREDIT: Alick Cotterill/Rex Features
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Micromagic / Rex Features (2297354k)
Meet Mantis: The Six-Legged Walking Robot Vehicle
Meet Mantis - the six-legged walking machine.
The menacing robot claims to be the biggest, all-terrain operational hexapod robot in the world.
Designed and built in Winchester, Hampshire after four years research and development, it is the brainchild of Matt Denton, founder and chief designer of Micromagic Systems.
The 2.2-litre Turbo Diesel-powered, walking machine can be piloted or remote WiFi-controlled, stands 2.8 metres high and weighs a hefty 1900kg.
Impressive videos show the machine offering surprising, albeit slow, manoeuvrability.
It can tackle uneven surfaces by adapting to terrain using six-axis "body attitude control", automatically level itself for the comfort of the pilot and even manipulate large objects with its 'feet'.
Footage also shows the machine tucking its legs into its body for ease of storage on the back of a vehicle trailer.
VIDEOS:
Manoeuvrability showcase
http://bit.ly/17mOaRk
Promo video
http://bit.ly/17mQiIQ
"This is definitely the largest hexapod we have built so far," says Denton. "This walking machine started as an idea back in 2007, we secured private funding in 2009 to start the project and - after three years of design, build and testing - the robot made a first successful test drive in the summer of 2012 at Bestival UK. It's been called an instant design classic and an inspiring engineering project for the next generation."
Denton says the Mantis is available now for private hire, custom commissions, events, and sponsorship.
MUST CREDIT: Alick Cotterill/Rex Features
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/CUHIYLYBB (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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The Mantis Hexapod walking robot vehicle, Winchester, Hampshire, Britain - Apr 2013
MUST CREDIT: Alick Cotterill/Rex Features
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Micromagic / Rex Features (2297354j)
Meet Mantis: The Six-Legged Walking Robot Vehicle
Meet Mantis - the six-legged walking machine.
The menacing robot claims to be the biggest, all-terrain operational hexapod robot in the world.
Designed and built in Winchester, Hampshire after four years research and development, it is the brainchild of Matt Denton, founder and chief designer of Micromagic Systems.
The 2.2-litre Turbo Diesel-powered, walking machine can be piloted or remote WiFi-controlled, stands 2.8 metres high and weighs a hefty 1900kg.
Impressive videos show the machine offering surprising, albeit slow, manoeuvrability.
It can tackle uneven surfaces by adapting to terrain using six-axis "body attitude control", automatically level itself for the comfort of the pilot and even manipulate large objects with its 'feet'.
Footage also shows the machine tucking its legs into its body for ease of storage on the back of a vehicle trailer.
VIDEOS:
Manoeuvrability showcase
http://bit.ly/17mOaRk
Promo video
http://bit.ly/17mQiIQ
"This is definitely the largest hexapod we have built so far," says Denton. "This walking machine started as an idea back in 2007, we secured private funding in 2009 to start the project and - after three years of design, build and testing - the robot made a first successful test drive in the summer of 2012 at Bestival UK. It's been called an instant design classic and an inspiring engineering project for the next generation."
Denton says the Mantis is available now for private hire, custom commissions, events, and sponsorship.
MUST CREDIT: Alick Cotterill/Rex Features
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/CUHIYLYBB (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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The Mantis Hexapod walking robot vehicle, Winchester, Hampshire, Britain - Apr 2013
MUST CREDIT: Alick Cotterill/Rex Features
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Micromagic / Rex Features (2297354i)
Meet Mantis: The Six-Legged Walking Robot Vehicle
Meet Mantis - the six-legged walking machine.
The menacing robot claims to be the biggest, all-terrain operational hexapod robot in the world.
Designed and built in Winchester, Hampshire after four years research and development, it is the brainchild of Matt Denton, founder and chief designer of Micromagic Systems.
The 2.2-litre Turbo Diesel-powered, walking machine can be piloted or remote WiFi-controlled, stands 2.8 metres high and weighs a hefty 1900kg.
Impressive videos show the machine offering surprising, albeit slow, manoeuvrability.
It can tackle uneven surfaces by adapting to terrain using six-axis "body attitude control", automatically level itself for the comfort of the pilot and even manipulate large objects with its 'feet'.
Footage also shows the machine tucking its legs into its body for ease of storage on the back of a vehicle trailer.
VIDEOS:
Manoeuvrability showcase
http://bit.ly/17mOaRk
Promo video
http://bit.ly/17mQiIQ
"This is definitely the largest hexapod we have built so far," says Denton. "This walking machine started as an idea back in 2007, we secured private funding in 2009 to start the project and - after three years of design, build and testing - the robot made a first successful test drive in the summer of 2012 at Bestival UK. It's been called an instant design classic and an inspiring engineering project for the next generation."
Denton says the Mantis is available now for private hire, custom commissions, events, and sponsorship.
MUST CREDIT: Alick Cotterill/Rex Features
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/CUHIYLYBB (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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The Mantis Hexapod walking robot vehicle, Winchester, Hampshire, Britain - Apr 2013
MUST CREDIT: Alick Cotterill/Rex Features
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Micromagic / Rex Features (2297354h)
Meet Mantis: The Six-Legged Walking Robot Vehicle
Meet Mantis - the six-legged walking machine.
The menacing robot claims to be the biggest, all-terrain operational hexapod robot in the world.
Designed and built in Winchester, Hampshire after four years research and development, it is the brainchild of Matt Denton, founder and chief designer of Micromagic Systems.
The 2.2-litre Turbo Diesel-powered, walking machine can be piloted or remote WiFi-controlled, stands 2.8 metres high and weighs a hefty 1900kg.
Impressive videos show the machine offering surprising, albeit slow, manoeuvrability.
It can tackle uneven surfaces by adapting to terrain using six-axis "body attitude control", automatically level itself for the comfort of the pilot and even manipulate large objects with its 'feet'.
Footage also shows the machine tucking its legs into its body for ease of storage on the back of a vehicle trailer.
VIDEOS:
Manoeuvrability showcase
http://bit.ly/17mOaRk
Promo video
http://bit.ly/17mQiIQ
"This is definitely the largest hexapod we have built so far," says Denton. "This walking machine started as an idea back in 2007, we secured private funding in 2009 to start the project and - after three years of design, build and testing - the robot made a first successful test drive in the summer of 2012 at Bestival UK. It's been called an instant design classic and an inspiring engineering project for the next generation."
Denton says the Mantis is available now for private hire, custom commissions, events, and sponsorship.
MUST CREDIT: Alick Cotterill/Rex Features
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/CUHIYLYBB (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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The Mantis Hexapod walking robot vehicle, Winchester, Hampshire, Britain - Apr 2013
MUST CREDIT: Alick Cotterill/Rex Features
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Alick Cotterill / Rex Features (2297354g)
Matt Denton, inventor of the Mantis Hexapod walking robot vehicle
Meet Mantis: The Six-Legged Walking Robot Vehicle
Meet Mantis - the six-legged walking machine.
The menacing robot claims to be the biggest, all-terrain operational hexapod robot in the world.
Designed and built in Winchester, Hampshire after four years research and development, it is the brainchild of Matt Denton, founder and chief designer of Micromagic Systems.
The 2.2-litre Turbo Diesel-powered, walking machine can be piloted or remote WiFi-controlled, stands 2.8 metres high and weighs a hefty 1900kg.
Impressive videos show the machine offering surprising, albeit slow, manoeuvrability.
It can tackle uneven surfaces by adapting to terrain using six-axis "body attitude control", automatically level itself for the comfort of the pilot and even manipulate large objects with its 'feet'.
Footage also shows the machine tucking its legs into its body for ease of storage on the back of a vehicle trailer.
VIDEOS:
Manoeuvrability showcase
http://bit.ly/17mOaRk
Promo video
http://bit.ly/17mQiIQ
"This is definitely the largest hexapod we have built so far," says Denton. "This walking machine started as an idea back in 2007, we secured private funding in 2009 to start the project and - after three years of design, build and testing - the robot made a first successful test drive in the summer of 2012 at Bestival UK. It's been called an instant design classic and an inspiring engineering project for the next generation."
Denton says the Mantis is available now for private hire, custom commissions, events, and sponsorship.
MUST CREDIT: Alick Cotterill/Rex Features
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/CUHIYLYBB (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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The Mantis Hexapod walking robot vehicle, Winchester, Hampshire, Britain - Apr 2013
MUST CREDIT: Alick Cotterill/Rex Features
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Alick Cotterill / Rex Features (2297354f)
Matt Denton, inventor of the Mantis Hexapod walking robot vehicle
Meet Mantis: The Six-Legged Walking Robot Vehicle
Meet Mantis - the six-legged walking machine.
The menacing robot claims to be the biggest, all-terrain operational hexapod robot in the world.
Designed and built in Winchester, Hampshire after four years research and development, it is the brainchild of Matt Denton, founder and chief designer of Micromagic Systems.
The 2.2-litre Turbo Diesel-powered, walking machine can be piloted or remote WiFi-controlled, stands 2.8 metres high and weighs a hefty 1900kg.
Impressive videos show the machine offering surprising, albeit slow, manoeuvrability.
It can tackle uneven surfaces by adapting to terrain using six-axis "body attitude control", automatically level itself for the comfort of the pilot and even manipulate large objects with its 'feet'.
Footage also shows the machine tucking its legs into its body for ease of storage on the back of a vehicle trailer.
VIDEOS:
Manoeuvrability showcase
http://bit.ly/17mOaRk
Promo video
http://bit.ly/17mQiIQ
"This is definitely the largest hexapod we have built so far," says Denton. "This walking machine started as an idea back in 2007, we secured private funding in 2009 to start the project and - after three years of design, build and testing - the robot made a first successful test drive in the summer of 2012 at Bestival UK. It's been called an instant design classic and an inspiring engineering project for the next generation."
Denton says the Mantis is available now for private hire, custom commissions, events, and sponsorship.
MUST CREDIT: Alick Cotterill/Rex Features
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/CUHIYLYBB (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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The Mantis Hexapod walking robot vehicle, Winchester, Hampshire, Britain - Apr 2013
MUST CREDIT: Alick Cotterill/Rex Features
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Alick Cotterill / Rex Features (2297354e)
Matt Denton, inventor of the Mantis Hexapod walking robot vehicle
Meet Mantis: The Six-Legged Walking Robot Vehicle
Meet Mantis - the six-legged walking machine.
The menacing robot claims to be the biggest, all-terrain operational hexapod robot in the world.
Designed and built in Winchester, Hampshire after four years research and development, it is the brainchild of Matt Denton, founder and chief designer of Micromagic Systems.
The 2.2-litre Turbo Diesel-powered, walking machine can be piloted or remote WiFi-controlled, stands 2.8 metres high and weighs a hefty 1900kg.
Impressive videos show the machine offering surprising, albeit slow, manoeuvrability.
It can tackle uneven surfaces by adapting to terrain using six-axis "body attitude control", automatically level itself for the comfort of the pilot and even manipulate large objects with its 'feet'.
Footage also shows the machine tucking its legs into its body for ease of storage on the back of a vehicle trailer.
VIDEOS:
Manoeuvrability showcase
http://bit.ly/17mOaRk
Promo video
http://bit.ly/17mQiIQ
"This is definitely the largest hexapod we have built so far," says Denton. "This walking machine started as an idea back in 2007, we secured private funding in 2009 to start the project and - after three years of design, build and testing - the robot made a first successful test drive in the summer of 2012 at Bestival UK. It's been called an instant design classic and an inspiring engineering project for the next generation."
Denton says the Mantis is available now for private hire, custom commissions, events, and sponsorship.
MUST CREDIT: Alick Cotterill/Rex Features
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/CUHIYLYBB (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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The Mantis Hexapod walking robot vehicle, Winchester, Hampshire, Britain - Apr 2013
MUST CREDIT: Alick Cotterill/Rex Features
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Alick Cotterill / Rex Features (2297354d)
The Mantis Hexapod walking robot vehicle
Meet Mantis: The Six-Legged Walking Robot Vehicle
Meet Mantis - the six-legged walking machine.
The menacing robot claims to be the biggest, all-terrain operational hexapod robot in the world.
Designed and built in Winchester, Hampshire after four years research and development, it is the brainchild of Matt Denton, founder and chief designer of Micromagic Systems.
The 2.2-litre Turbo Diesel-powered, walking machine can be piloted or remote WiFi-controlled, stands 2.8 metres high and weighs a hefty 1900kg.
Impressive videos show the machine offering surprising, albeit slow, manoeuvrability.
It can tackle uneven surfaces by adapting to terrain using six-axis "body attitude control", automatically level itself for the comfort of the pilot and even manipulate large objects with its 'feet'.
Footage also shows the machine tucking its legs into its body for ease of storage on the back of a vehicle trailer.
VIDEOS:
Manoeuvrability showcase
http://bit.ly/17mOaRk
Promo video
http://bit.ly/17mQiIQ
"This is definitely the largest hexapod we have built so far," says Denton. "This walking machine started as an idea back in 2007, we secured private funding in 2009 to start the project and - after three years of design, build and testing - the robot made a first successful test drive in the summer of 2012 at Bestival UK. It's been called an instant design classic and an inspiring engineering project for the next generation."
Denton says the Mantis is available now for private hire, custom commissions, events, and sponsorship.
MUST CREDIT: Alick Cotterill/Rex Features
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The Mantis Hexapod walking robot vehicle, Winchester, Hampshire, Britain - Apr 2013
MUST CREDIT: Alick Cotterill/Rex Features
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Matt Denton, inventor of the Mantis Hexapod walking robot vehicle
Meet Mantis: The Six-Legged Walking Robot Vehicle
Meet Mantis - the six-legged walking machine.
The menacing robot claims to be the biggest, all-terrain operational hexapod robot in the world.
Designed and built in Winchester, Hampshire after four years research and development, it is the brainchild of Matt Denton, founder and chief designer of Micromagic Systems.
The 2.2-litre Turbo Diesel-powered, walking machine can be piloted or remote WiFi-controlled, stands 2.8 metres high and weighs a hefty 1900kg.
Impressive videos show the machine offering surprising, albeit slow, manoeuvrability.
It can tackle uneven surfaces by adapting to terrain using six-axis "body attitude control", automatically level itself for the comfort of the pilot and even manipulate large objects with its 'feet'.
Footage also shows the machine tucking its legs into its body for ease of storage on the back of a vehicle trailer.
VIDEOS:
Manoeuvrability showcase
http://bit.ly/17mOaRk
Promo video
http://bit.ly/17mQiIQ
"This is definitely the largest hexapod we have built so far," says Denton. "This walking machine started as an idea back in 2007, we secured private funding in 2009 to start the project and - after three years of design, build and testing - the robot made a first successful test drive in the summer of 2012 at Bestival UK. It's been called an instant design classic and an inspiring engineering project for the next generation."
Denton says the Mantis is available now for private hire, custom commissions, events, and sponsorship.
MUST CREDIT: Alick Cotterill/Rex Features
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The Mantis Hexapod walking robot vehicle, Winchester, Hampshire, Britain - Apr 2013
MUST CREDIT: Alick Cotterill/Rex Features
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Alick Cotterill / Rex Features (2297354b)
The Mantis Hexapod walking robot vehicle
Meet Mantis: The Six-Legged Walking Robot Vehicle
Meet Mantis - the six-legged walking machine.
The menacing robot claims to be the biggest, all-terrain operational hexapod robot in the world.
Designed and built in Winchester, Hampshire after four years research and development, it is the brainchild of Matt Denton, founder and chief designer of Micromagic Systems.
The 2.2-litre Turbo Diesel-powered, walking machine can be piloted or remote WiFi-controlled, stands 2.8 metres high and weighs a hefty 1900kg.
Impressive videos show the machine offering surprising, albeit slow, manoeuvrability.
It can tackle uneven surfaces by adapting to terrain using six-axis "body attitude control", automatically level itself for the comfort of the pilot and even manipulate large objects with its 'feet'.
Footage also shows the machine tucking its legs into its body for ease of storage on the back of a vehicle trailer.
VIDEOS:
Manoeuvrability showcase
http://bit.ly/17mOaRk
Promo video
http://bit.ly/17mQiIQ
"This is definitely the largest hexapod we have built so far," says Denton. "This walking machine started as an idea back in 2007, we secured private funding in 2009 to start the project and - after three years of design, build and testing - the robot made a first successful test drive in the summer of 2012 at Bestival UK. It's been called an instant design classic and an inspiring engineering project for the next generation."
Denton says the Mantis is available now for private hire, custom commissions, events, and sponsorship.
MUST CREDIT: Alick Cotterill/Rex Features
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The Mantis Hexapod walking robot vehicle, Winchester, Hampshire, Britain - Apr 2013
MUST CREDIT: Alick Cotterill/Rex Features
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Alick Cotterill / Rex Features (2297354a)
The Mantis Hexapod walking robot vehicle
Meet Mantis: The Six-Legged Walking Robot Vehicle
Meet Mantis - the six-legged walking machine.
The menacing robot claims to be the biggest, all-terrain operational hexapod robot in the world.
Designed and built in Winchester, Hampshire after four years research and development, it is the brainchild of Matt Denton, founder and chief designer of Micromagic Systems.
The 2.2-litre Turbo Diesel-powered, walking machine can be piloted or remote WiFi-controlled, stands 2.8 metres high and weighs a hefty 1900kg.
Impressive videos show the machine offering surprising, albeit slow, manoeuvrability.
It can tackle uneven surfaces by adapting to terrain using six-axis "body attitude control", automatically level itself for the comfort of the pilot and even manipulate large objects with its 'feet'.
Footage also shows the machine tucking its legs into its body for ease of storage on the back of a vehicle trailer.
VIDEOS:
Manoeuvrability showcase
http://bit.ly/17mOaRk
Promo video
http://bit.ly/17mQiIQ
"This is definitely the largest hexapod we have built so far," says Denton. "This walking machine started as an idea back in 2007, we secured private funding in 2009 to start the project and - after three years of design, build and testing - the robot made a first successful test drive in the summer of 2012 at Bestival UK. It's been called an instant design classic and an inspiring engineering project for the next generation."
Denton says the Mantis is available now for private hire, custom commissions, events, and sponsorship.
MUST CREDIT: Alick Cotterill/Rex Features
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London Zoo annual stocktake, London, Britain - 04 Jan 2012
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Ray Tang / Rex Features (1528899k)
A Praying Mantis being counted
London Zoo annual stocktake, London, Britain - 04 Jan 2012
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Ultraviolet undersea life by Louise Murray - Nov 2011
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Its complex eyes on stalks, this mantis shrimp fluoresces yellow at the entrance to its sand burrow.
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Ultraviolet Undersea Life
A new collection of photographs capture the beauty of underwater life.
Award-winning photographer Louise Murray has spent the majority of her years travelling the globe documenting awesome scenery and wildlife from every country she has visited.
During that time she has often dived underwater to photograph marine creatures amongst the coral reef.
Her latest collection was captured while diving in the dark waters of Tondoba Bay in the Red Sea of Egypt.
The fluorescent images occur when near an ultraviolet torch.
Highlights include a giant clam that appears dull under natural light but glows bright red under the blue hue; a pipefish hunting at night glows orange and camouflaged fish made visible by the ultraviolet torch reveal their florescent green pigment making them known to their prey.
In comparison to the muted browns, golds, pinks and blues of a coral reef during the daytime "it looks like Oxford Street at Christmas," says Louise.
The wildlife photographer uses a powerful blue light to stimulate photosensitive pigments in the marine life, which then emit fluorescent colours.
Louise explains: "Almost all these photographs were shot after dark as the sunlight masks the colours.
"The stronger the light the better the results, I have to filter my camera and eyes with a yellow mask so the true colours are revealed.
"It can be very exciting when I find a new kind of fish or crab that glows orange, yellow or red, as they are extremely rare."
Louise first started capturing the fluorescent colours of marine wildlife over a decade ago.
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Preying Mantis appear to be doing acrobatics, Kahramanmaras, Turkey - 29 Jun 2011
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Arif Avize/Solent News / Rex Features ( 1429830e )
Preying Mantis acrobats
Preying Mantis appear to be doing acrobatics, Kahramanmaras, Turkey - 29 Jun 2011
These insects looked like an acrobatic display team as they performed a series of daring highwire stunts - on a twig. The performance started with one praying mantis clambering onto its partner's back and being lifted above her head. Photographer Arif Avize watched as the mantis then balanced on one leg and shuffled gently to remain balanced. The 38-year-old said: "I found these two female praying mantises while out for a walk. "They were having a dual but seemed to be doing acrobatics." Arif, who took the photos in his home town of Kahramanmaras, Turkey, added: "They are very photogenic and move like humans."
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Preying Mantis appear to be doing acrobatics, Kahramanmaras, Turkey - 29 Jun 2011
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Arif Avize/Solent News / Rex Features ( 1429830c )
Preying Mantis acrobats
Preying Mantis appear to be doing acrobatics, Kahramanmaras, Turkey - 29 Jun 2011
These insects looked like an acrobatic display team as they performed a series of daring highwire stunts - on a twig. The performance started with one praying mantis clambering onto its partner's back and being lifted above her head. Photographer Arif Avize watched as the mantis then balanced on one leg and shuffled gently to remain balanced. The 38-year-old said: "I found these two female praying mantises while out for a walk. "They were having a dual but seemed to be doing acrobatics." Arif, who took the photos in his home town of Kahramanmaras, Turkey, added: "They are very photogenic and move like humans."
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Preying Mantis appear to be doing acrobatics, Kahramanmaras, Turkey - 29 Jun 2011
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Arif Avize/Solent News / Rex Features ( 1429830d )
Preying Mantis acrobats
Preying Mantis appear to be doing acrobatics, Kahramanmaras, Turkey - 29 Jun 2011
These insects looked like an acrobatic display team as they performed a series of daring highwire stunts - on a twig. The performance started with one praying mantis clambering onto its partner's back and being lifted above her head. Photographer Arif Avize watched as the mantis then balanced on one leg and shuffled gently to remain balanced. The 38-year-old said: "I found these two female praying mantises while out for a walk. "They were having a dual but seemed to be doing acrobatics." Arif, who took the photos in his home town of Kahramanmaras, Turkey, added: "They are very photogenic and move like humans."
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Preying Mantis appear to be doing acrobatics, Kahramanmaras, Turkey - 29 Jun 2011
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Arif Avize/Solent News / Rex Features ( 1429830a )
Preying Mantis acrobats
Preying Mantis appear to be doing acrobatics, Kahramanmaras, Turkey - 29 Jun 2011
These insects looked like an acrobatic display team as they performed a series of daring highwire stunts - on a twig. The performance started with one praying mantis clambering onto its partner's back and being lifted above her head. Photographer Arif Avize watched as the mantis then balanced on one leg and shuffled gently to remain balanced. The 38-year-old said: "I found these two female praying mantises while out for a walk. "They were having a dual but seemed to be doing acrobatics." Arif, who took the photos in his home town of Kahramanmaras, Turkey, added: "They are very photogenic and move like humans."
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Preying Mantis appear to be doing acrobatics, Kahramanmaras, Turkey - 29 Jun 2011
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Arif Avize/Solent News / Rex Features ( 1429830b )
Preying Mantis acrobats
Preying Mantis appear to be doing acrobatics, Kahramanmaras, Turkey - 29 Jun 2011
These insects looked like an acrobatic display team as they performed a series of daring highwire stunts - on a twig. The performance started with one praying mantis clambering onto its partner's back and being lifted above her head. Photographer Arif Avize watched as the mantis then balanced on one leg and shuffled gently to remain balanced. The 38-year-old said: "I found these two female praying mantises while out for a walk. "They were having a dual but seemed to be doing acrobatics." Arif, who took the photos in his home town of Kahramanmaras, Turkey, added: "They are very photogenic and move like humans."
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Praying mantis, Costa Brava, Spain - 11 Jul 2011
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Jim Hoffman/Solent News / Rex Features ( 1406346b )
A tiny male mantis (Mantis Religiosa) is mating on the back of a huge female on a twig
Praying mantis, Costa Brava, Spain - 11 Jul 2011
These colourful praying mantises are mating on the petals of a flower. Wildlife enthusiast Jimmy Hoffman scours the vegetation around his home in the Costa Brava, Spain, looking for praying mantises. After finding his subjects, Mr Hoffman can spend up to two hours waiting to get the perfect shot.After finding his subjects, Mr Hoffman can spend up to two hours waiting to get the perfect shot.
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Praying mantis, Costa Brava, Spain - 11 Jul 2011
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Jim Hoffman/Solent News / Rex Features ( 1406346c )
Two males mantis (Empusa pennata)sitting on a females' back
Praying mantis, Costa Brava, Spain - 11 Jul 2011
These colourful praying mantises are mating on the petals of a flower. Wildlife enthusiast Jimmy Hoffman scours the vegetation around his home in the Costa Brava, Spain, looking for praying mantises. After finding his subjects, Mr Hoffman can spend up to two hours waiting to get the perfect shot.After finding his subjects, Mr Hoffman can spend up to two hours waiting to get the perfect shot.
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Praying mantis, Costa Brava, Spain - 11 Jul 2011
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Jim Hoffman/Solent News / Rex Features ( 1406346a )
Mating praying mantis on a flower
Praying mantis, Costa Brava, Spain - 11 Jul 2011
These colourful praying mantises are mating on the petals of a flower. Wildlife enthusiast Jimmy Hoffman scours the vegetation around his home in the Costa Brava, Spain, looking for praying mantises. After finding his subjects, Mr Hoffman can spend up to two hours waiting to get the perfect shot.After finding his subjects, Mr Hoffman can spend up to two hours waiting to get the perfect shot.
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Insect Lab by Mike Libby, America - Jan 2011
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Mandatory Credit: Photo by Mike Libby / Rex Features ( 1267449j )
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Clockwork Creepy Crawlies
Anyone swatting these bugs may be in for a surprise - the creepy crawlies are filled with clockwork innards.
US-based artist Mike Libby customises real insects and creatures with antique watch parts and electronic components to create new hybrid species.
His 2011 range of beasties includes beetles, butterflies, dragonflies, grasshoppers and even a fearsome-looking cyborg crab.
Mike's inspiration for what he calls the Insect Lab came when he found a deceased bug in his garden.
"One day I found a dead intact beetle," he explains. "I then located an old wristwatch, thinking of how the beetle also operated and looked like a little mechanical device and so decided to combine the two.
"After some time dissecting the beetle and outfitting it with watch parts and gears, I had a convincing little cybernetic sculpture. I soon made many more with other found insects and have been exploring and developing the theme ever since."
Mike, 34, has created specimens in many shapes, sizes and colours, with each insect adorned differently to make it truly unique. He even creates insects to order from his Portland studio and was recently requested to make three clockwork scorpions by a New York stockbroker.
"I get the insects through scientific dealers who provide high quality specimens from all around the world; from Africa, China, New Guinea, Brazil and more," he says. "Though I do salvage insects that I find right at hand, the occasional bumblebee or dragonfly. Also, people are welcome to send me specimens of their own for a piece."
As for the mechanical ingredients he uses parts "mostly from antique pocketwatches and wristwatches" and tries to use almost every component "from the swipe hands and screws to the gears and springs".
Each piece takes between...
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Back garden bugs in close-up, Philippines - May 2011
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Rundstedt Rovillos /Solent News / Rex Features ( 1332937l )
The X-Flies
They look like monsters from another planet but these bizarre-looking bugs are actually living here on Earth.
Photographer Rundstedt Rovillos has trained his eye to spot the exotic creatures, found in Manila, in the Philippines.
His incredible macro pictures show each species in breath-taking detail that would not be detected by the naked eye.
The collection includes species of wasp, caterpillar and beetle that seem completely alien to the those that are found in a typical British back garden.
One caterpillar seems more like a dragon than a bug - with horn-like feelers protruding from his skull.
Another has a glacier-cherry like head while another appears to sport a trendy leopard-print skin.
The wasps are equally as strange. One is fitted with what looks uncannily like a Roman centurion's head dress.
Other insects include a vibrant yellow beetle with a tortoise-like appearance and an a inchworm that looks like something out of sci fi film Star Wars.
One bug seems like a bird with a particularly long beak on first look - but on closer inspection it becomes apparent that its 'beak' is actually a tail.
Another extraordinary picture even appears to show an ant bowling with out-sized raindrops.
Mr Rovillos learnt his 'bug catching' skills during his childhood but only started photographing insects five years ago.
The 40-year-old, from Quezon City in the Philippines, spends most of his spare time focused on his hobby.
He added: "It takes a keen eye, skill and a lot of patience to locate an insect.
"When I find one I photograph them on the spot, I do not remove them from their natural habitat.
"Some insects will stay long enough for me to photograph them, some don't. You just have to be careful in handling them so not to spook them.
"I...
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The brightly coloured macro insect pictures of Leon Baas, Geldermalsen, Netherlands - 25 Sep 2010
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Mandatory Credit: Photo by Leon Baas/Solent News / Rex Features ( 1230905j )
Beautiful Bugs
A ladybird looks like it is flashing a cheeky cartoon-like grin as it takes off from the top of a mushroom.
Photographer Leon Baas, 35, used a special close-up lens to capture the bug in spectacular detail.
He then lit the scene with an orange flash to give the picture an added sense of drama and atmosphere.
Leon, who also works as a mechanic, has developed his own style of brightly coloured macro-photography over eight years.
He has snapped ants, snails, water beetles, crickets and damselfly - all lit in his own artistic way.
In order to get the best shots he carefully researches the creatures he hopes to photograph so he can try to predict their behaviour.
By magnifying the creatures, Leon is able to show their eyes, antennae, legs and wings in ways that have rarely been seen before.
He said: "The way spiders and insects look fascinates me.
"I worked as a wedding photographer but my eyes were always more attracted to the bugs on the beautiful flowers than they were to the bride.
"My interest in nature and macro photography grew quickly from there."
Leon, from Geldermalsen, Netherlands, added: "It is very hard to take the shot at the right moment. You must be very alert.
"I always try to ensure the colour and creatures' poses are perfect.
"They sometimes look a bit like an alien and can appear threatening.
"The shot of the flying ladybird is a once in a lifetime photograph. I am very happy with it and do not think it will ever happen again - it feels great."
MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Leon Baas / Solent News / Rex Features
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Amazing close-up pictures show deadly beauty of mantises, Costa Brava, Spain - 07 Sep 2010
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Jimmy Hoffman/Solent News / Rex Features ( 1224715c )
A camouflaged Empusa Mantis stalks a butterfly
Amazing close-up pictures show deadly beauty of mantises, Costa Brava, Spain - 07 Sep 2010
With bulbous eyes and their strange stick-like bodies, these mantises look like creatures from another planet. Perched on the tiny stem of a plant, one insect enjoys a lunch of tiny yellow aphids. Another picture shows a mantis about to pounce on an unwitting butterfly and one incredible shot even shows the creatures in larvae form, not much bigger than a thorn. These incredible close-ups were snapped by wildlife enthusiast Jimmy Hoffman. The 50-year-old scours the vegetation around his home in the Costa Brava, Spain, looking for the insects. He said: "I've been interested in nature since I was a child and I've always had an eye for wildlife, especially insects. "Praying mantids are my favourite because of their special predatory behaviour, shapes and colours".
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Amazing close-up pictures show deadly beauty of mantises, Costa Brava, Spain - 07 Sep 2010
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Jimmy Hoffman/Solent News / Rex Features ( 1224715a )
An Ameles Mantis eating tiny aphids
Amazing close-up pictures show deadly beauty of mantises, Costa Brava, Spain - 07 Sep 2010
With bulbous eyes and their strange stick-like bodies, these mantises look like creatures from another planet. Perched on the tiny stem of a plant, one insect enjoys a lunch of tiny yellow aphids. Another picture shows a mantis about to pounce on an unwitting butterfly and one incredible shot even shows the creatures in larvae form, not much bigger than a thorn. These incredible close-ups were snapped by wildlife enthusiast Jimmy Hoffman. The 50-year-old scours the vegetation around his home in the Costa Brava, Spain, looking for the insects. He said: "I've been interested in nature since I was a child and I've always had an eye for wildlife, especially insects. "Praying mantids are my favourite because of their special predatory behaviour, shapes and colours".
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Amazing close-up pictures show deadly beauty of mantises, Costa Brava, Spain - 07 Sep 2010
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Jimmy Hoffman/Solent News / Rex Features ( 1224715d )
A Religiosa Mantis eats a lacewing insect
Amazing close-up pictures show deadly beauty of mantises, Costa Brava, Spain - 07 Sep 2010
With bulbous eyes and their strange stick-like bodies, these mantises look like creatures from another planet. Perched on the tiny stem of a plant, one insect enjoys a lunch of tiny yellow aphids. Another picture shows a mantis about to pounce on an unwitting butterfly and one incredible shot even shows the creatures in larvae form, not much bigger than a thorn. These incredible close-ups were snapped by wildlife enthusiast Jimmy Hoffman. The 50-year-old scours the vegetation around his home in the Costa Brava, Spain, looking for the insects. He said: "I've been interested in nature since I was a child and I've always had an eye for wildlife, especially insects. "Praying mantids are my favourite because of their special predatory behaviour, shapes and colours".
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Amazing close-up pictures show deadly beauty of mantises, Costa Brava, Spain - 07 Sep 2010
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Jimmy Hoffman/Solent News / Rex Features ( 1224715b )
A camouflaged Empusa Mantis larva perches on a twig
Amazing close-up pictures show deadly beauty of mantises, Costa Brava, Spain - 07 Sep 2010
With bulbous eyes and their strange stick-like bodies, these mantises look like creatures from another planet. Perched on the tiny stem of a plant, one insect enjoys a lunch of tiny yellow aphids. Another picture shows a mantis about to pounce on an unwitting butterfly and one incredible shot even shows the creatures in larvae form, not much bigger than a thorn. These incredible close-ups were snapped by wildlife enthusiast Jimmy Hoffman. The 50-year-old scours the vegetation around his home in the Costa Brava, Spain, looking for the insects. He said: "I've been interested in nature since I was a child and I've always had an eye for wildlife, especially insects. "Praying mantids are my favourite because of their special predatory behaviour, shapes and colours".
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Amazing close-up pictures show deadly beauty of mantises, Costa Brava, Spain - 07 Sep 2010
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Jimmy Hoffman/Solent News / Rex Features ( 1224715g )
A mantis with a bead of liquid that is probably the content of its stomach, which is thought to aid digestion
Amazing close-up pictures show deadly beauty of mantises, Costa Brava, Spain - 07 Sep 2010
With bulbous eyes and their strange stick-like bodies, these mantises look like creatures from another planet. Perched on the tiny stem of a plant, one insect enjoys a lunch of tiny yellow aphids. Another picture shows a mantis about to pounce on an unwitting butterfly and one incredible shot even shows the creatures in larvae form, not much bigger than a thorn. These incredible close-ups were snapped by wildlife enthusiast Jimmy Hoffman. The 50-year-old scours the vegetation around his home in the Costa Brava, Spain, looking for the insects. He said: "I've been interested in nature since I was a child and I've always had an eye for wildlife, especially insects. "Praying mantids are my favourite because of their special predatory behaviour, shapes and colours".
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Amazing close-up pictures show deadly beauty of mantises, Costa Brava, Spain - 07 Sep 2010
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Jimmy Hoffman/Solent News / Rex Features ( 1224715e )
A trio of tiny Empusa Mantis larvae march along the stem of a rose, passing a thorn
Amazing close-up pictures show deadly beauty of mantises, Costa Brava, Spain - 07 Sep 2010
With bulbous eyes and their strange stick-like bodies, these mantises look like creatures from another planet. Perched on the tiny stem of a plant, one insect enjoys a lunch of tiny yellow aphids. Another picture shows a mantis about to pounce on an unwitting butterfly and one incredible shot even shows the creatures in larvae form, not much bigger than a thorn. These incredible close-ups were snapped by wildlife enthusiast Jimmy Hoffman. The 50-year-old scours the vegetation around his home in the Costa Brava, Spain, looking for the insects. He said: "I've been interested in nature since I was a child and I've always had an eye for wildlife, especially insects. "Praying mantids are my favourite because of their special predatory behaviour, shapes and colours".
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Lucky tree frog leaps to safety after hungry praying mantis grabs its leg, Sacramento, California, America - 14 Nov 2009
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Huy Tran/Solent News / Rex Features ( 1041572b )
Lucky tree frog leaps to safety after hungry praying mantis grabs its leg, Sacramento, California, America - 14 Nov 2009
THE FROG LEG MUNCHING MANTIS
This hungry praying mantis got more than he bargained for when it took on a feisty frog.
Spotting what it thought was easy prey the insect carefully edged its way up the twig before pouncing.
But the tiny tree frog proved a worthy contender and managed to leap to safety - even though the mantis had already started eating its leg.
These spectacular shots were taken by amateur wildlife photographer Huy Tran, who spotted the battle in his back garden.
The 40-year-old computer analyst said: "I spotted this small tree frog standing on the limb and then, out of nowhere, a praying mantis climbed up and spied the frog.
"At first, the mantis was rocking his body and then it just pounced on the frog's leg with its front limb.
"As soon as the mantis got the frog's leg it started chewing and the frog jumped away.
"But even when the frog had jumped off the mantis was still holding on to its leg.
"It was hanging for a few seconds but it looked like the mantis couldn't keep his grip for long and released it.
"The frog managed to get away to a nearby pond but the mantis kept hanging on and chewed whatever was left in his mouth."
Mr Tran, from Sacramento, California in America was stunned by the mantis' extraordinary attack.
He said: "I have seen mantises eating different types of insects but that was the first time ever I've seen something like that. It was incredible.
"When I showed the picture of the frog dangling from the mantis' legs people didn't believe it.
"They thought it was photoshopped until I showed them the sequence."
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Lucky tree frog leaps to safety after hungry praying mantis grabs its leg, Sacramento, California, America - 14 Nov 2009
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Huy Tran/Solent News / Rex Features ( 1041572a )
Lucky tree frog leaps to safety after hungry praying mantis grabs its leg, Sacramento, California, America - 14 Nov 2009
THE FROG LEG MUNCHING MANTIS
This hungry praying mantis got more than he bargained for when it took on a feisty frog.
Spotting what it thought was easy prey the insect carefully edged its way up the twig before pouncing.
But the tiny tree frog proved a worthy contender and managed to leap to safety - even though the mantis had already started eating its leg.
These spectacular shots were taken by amateur wildlife photographer Huy Tran, who spotted the battle in his back garden.
The 40-year-old computer analyst said: "I spotted this small tree frog standing on the limb and then, out of nowhere, a praying mantis climbed up and spied the frog.
"At first, the mantis was rocking his body and then it just pounced on the frog's leg with its front limb.
"As soon as the mantis got the frog's leg it started chewing and the frog jumped away.
"But even when the frog had jumped off the mantis was still holding on to its leg.
"It was hanging for a few seconds but it looked like the mantis couldn't keep his grip for long and released it.
"The frog managed to get away to a nearby pond but the mantis kept hanging on and chewed whatever was left in his mouth."
Mr Tran, from Sacramento, California in America was stunned by the mantis' extraordinary attack.
He said: "I have seen mantises eating different types of insects but that was the first time ever I've seen something like that. It was incredible.
"When I showed the picture of the frog dangling from the mantis' legs people didn't believe it.
"They thought it was photoshopped until I showed them the sequence."
MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Huy Tran / Solent News / Rex Features
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/HGTJTNUEB (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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Lucky tree frog leaps to safety after hungry praying mantis grabs its leg, Sacramento, California, America - 14 Nov 2009
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Lucky tree frog leaps to safety after hungry praying mantis grabs its leg, Sacramento, California, America - 14 Nov 2009
THE FROG LEG MUNCHING MANTIS
This hungry praying mantis got more than he bargained for when it took on a feisty frog.
Spotting what it thought was easy prey the insect carefully edged its way up the twig before pouncing.
But the tiny tree frog proved a worthy contender and managed to leap to safety - even though the mantis had already started eating its leg.
These spectacular shots were taken by amateur wildlife photographer Huy Tran, who spotted the battle in his back garden.
The 40-year-old computer analyst said: "I spotted this small tree frog standing on the limb and then, out of nowhere, a praying mantis climbed up and spied the frog.
"At first, the mantis was rocking his body and then it just pounced on the frog's leg with its front limb.
"As soon as the mantis got the frog's leg it started chewing and the frog jumped away.
"But even when the frog had jumped off the mantis was still holding on to its leg.
"It was hanging for a few seconds but it looked like the mantis couldn't keep his grip for long and released it.
"The frog managed to get away to a nearby pond but the mantis kept hanging on and chewed whatever was left in his mouth."
Mr Tran, from Sacramento, California in America was stunned by the mantis' extraordinary attack.
He said: "I have seen mantises eating different types of insects but that was the first time ever I've seen something like that. It was incredible.
"When I showed the picture of the frog dangling from the mantis' legs people didn't believe it.
"They thought it was photoshopped until I showed them the sequence."
MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Huy Tran / Solent News / Rex Features
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/HGTJTNUEB (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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