Saturday, October 15, 2011

George's Treat

I checked on our pet George last week and saw an amazing thing about nature.  It was kinda  morbid but neat in a way because I get to see him eat the treat that he caught.  What got me is that I saw the grasshopper's inside of stomach or heart still breathing while George was  munching on him.

I feel bad for the grasshopper  but I know that  the praying mantis (George) is just trying to survive.
There are so many insects in my mums so George stay there.  We visit  and check on him everyday.
Can you see his teeth?  This is my very first time seeing a praying mantis  eat so it's pretty amazing.  For some of you, this occurrence is just ordinary but for me it's extra ordinary hehehe.
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25 comments:

  1. Chubskulit RoseOctober 15, 2011 at 8:02 AM

    Thank you for taking time to leave a comment or two, your visit is greatly appreciated!

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  2. AnonymousOctober 15, 2011 at 8:11 AM

    Wow - those are some amazing shots!

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  3. SnapOctober 15, 2011 at 10:16 AM

    Great shots and George likes his meal *fresh*! Happy Critter Day!

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  4. RajeshOctober 15, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    Wonderful shots of great clarity.

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  5. CassieOctober 15, 2011 at 12:34 PM

    Awesome photos. I just learned that the praying mantis is the only insect that can turn it's head. They are quite amazing! Happy SSS.

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  6. Teresa~ Gardening with SouleOctober 15, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    great photos! they look like aliens from a movie. very cool

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  7. EG CameraGirlOctober 15, 2011 at 3:32 PM

    Great shots of the praying mantis!

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  8. Magical Mystical TeacherOctober 15, 2011 at 3:42 PM

    Grisly...but great shots!

    SHADOW, SHADOW
    (With apologies to William Blake)

    Shadow, shadow lurking dark
    In a corner of the park,
    What immortal eye can see
    Your transcendent symmetry?

    © 2010 by Magical Mystical Teacher

    Shadowy Little Pool

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  9. LVOctober 15, 2011 at 5:43 PM

    You outdid your self this time. I have never seen such stunning, detailed shots of anything this close. Especially, these type critters.

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  10. PblacksawOctober 15, 2011 at 6:28 PM

    amazing photography! I have seen a few praying mantis this year.. but these shots are great! thanks for visiting my blog.. have a great day!
    Patsy

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  11. CarlettaOctober 15, 2011 at 7:36 PM

    Excellent shots!
    I had a Praying Mantis living in the bushes in front of my porch but I haven't seen him lately. I've never seen him eat. :)

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  12. Powell River BooksOctober 15, 2011 at 7:43 PM

    That's an amazing series of shots. I had a praying mantis in my classroom once. We had to purchase crickets to feed him. The kids found it very interesting. - Margy

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  13. AnonymousOctober 15, 2011 at 10:35 PM

    wonderful shots! Loved seeing the details in these series.

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  14. edenOctober 16, 2011 at 12:27 AM

    Beautiful shots of the praying mantis.

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  15. Stewart MOctober 16, 2011 at 1:18 AM

    Hi there - Nature being red in tooth and claw! Great set of pictures.

    Cheers - Stewart M - Australia

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  16. AnonymousOctober 16, 2011 at 2:11 AM

    "Gardens and flowers have a way of bringing people together."
    Great shots of the Praying Mantis!!
    Please visit my Guildwood garden to see my Canadian Explorer Rose.
    Thank you for your wonderful pictures!!
    - Cheers,

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  17. Heirloom treasuresOctober 16, 2011 at 2:40 AM

    I think your photography is amazing,but I couldn't look at some of it. I know it's nature but I can't look when a thing is eaten alive.
    Thank you for visiting me and for your kind comments.

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  18. JunieRose2005October 16, 2011 at 3:54 AM

    WOW! These are amazing shots!

    Thanks for sharing!

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  19. eileeninmdOctober 16, 2011 at 5:20 AM

    Fantastic captures.

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  20. Lina GustinaOctober 16, 2011 at 10:28 AM

    I've never seen an eating praying mantis before. Amazing shots, Rose!

    www.1sthappyfamily.com

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  21. Luiz Santilli JrOctober 17, 2011 at 6:17 AM

    Hi George

    Wonderful post!
    I would like to complete my Guest Friend list for this year.
    I'm inviting you to participate as our Guest Friend of TODAY'S FLOWERS.

    Thanks
    Luiz

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  22. NatureFootstepOctober 17, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    actually, I am glad we don´t have them. :) Nice shots though.

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  23. DhemzOctober 18, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    action shots talaga...ehehhee...love all the photos you captured sis...:)

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  24. AMYOctober 21, 2011 at 8:22 PM

    AMAZING Photos!!!
    I've never seen a praying mantis........thanks for sharing these awesome pictures!

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  25. Jenn JilksOctober 23, 2011 at 12:35 PM

    Those are fabulous photos. I had to rescue a praying mantis from an eager kitten!

    Cheers from Cottage Country! Thanks for visiting!

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