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Some praying mantises find themselves decapitated and yet still find a way to actively mate. Learn more about these savage insects and why they behave this way. Viewers observe high detail, graphic videos of various mating scenarios between males and females.
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Instructional Ideas
- Discuss what praying mantises eat during the non-mating portion of life
Classroom Considerations
- Content ends at 4:15, and the last minute of the video is an advertisement
- Graphic footage may be disturbing to some viewers
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Shares footage rarely observed in person
- Links to many quality resources on the topic
Cons
- None