Saturday, March 28, 2015

Pretty critter rescued

Last week Grant said that Chappie (the household cat) was playing with something. I took a closer look and saw that it was a praying mantis. 
Fortunately Chappie hadn't yet injured the little creature
The praying mantis stood up in defence when I leaned over it with my camera
We guided the mantis onto a piece of wood

Afterwards  I placed it near a blade of grass onto which it clung and finally moved to safety

I'm linking my post to Saturday Critters with Eileen which you can access here

Happy weekend to everybody.

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14 comments:

  1. TexWisGirl28 March, 2015 04:00

    such unique creatures.

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  2. Sylvia K28 March, 2015 04:07

    Ah, and a green critter it is!! Fun shots for the day, Jo!! Hope you're enjoying your weekend!!

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  3. Powell River Books28 March, 2015 07:07

    I don't remember where I got it, but I had a praying mantis in my classroom. I remember having to go to the pet store to buy crickets to feed it while it was on display for the kids. - Margy

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  4. Margaret Birding For Pleasure28 March, 2015 09:32

    HI Jo I am glad you were able to resue it from the cat. I hope you adn Grant have a lovely weekend.

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  5. Gattina28 March, 2015 11:50

    That's not nice of you taking the toy away from Chappie ! Insects are good for the digestion, lol !

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  6. eileeninmd28 March, 2015 13:53

    Hello Jo, the praying mantis is a neat insect.. They can blend in so well, great find and photos. Thank you for sharing and linking up your post.. Have a happy weekend!

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  7. MadSnapper28 March, 2015 14:43

    he really blends in with the grass, and i see his little legs praying in the first shot

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  8. Lea28 March, 2015 16:51

    I'm glad the rescue was successful!

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  9. Anonymous28 March, 2015 22:33

    They're so cool.

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  10. Knatolee29 March, 2015 03:02

    I love those little guys! So cool!

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  11. Gaelyn29 March, 2015 04:45

    Good rescue.

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  12. Stewart M29 March, 2015 11:38

    I was visited by a mantis as I was waiting for a train last week - they are really great animals to watch - although I think it freaked out some of the other people on the platform!

    Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

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  13. ifthethunderdontgetya™³²®©30 March, 2015 00:56

    Good on you for rescuing he/she/it/mantid!

    I do the same, whenever need and opportunity coincide.
    ~

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  14. Firefly the Travel Guy30 March, 2015 15:28

    I love finding them

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