China: Gray Mantis Perfects Camouflage, Appearing as Small Branch on Tree

A video captured a gray praying mantis in Lianjiang, China, on October 16, 2025, that blended seamlessly with the tree bark, making it appear like a small moving branch.

PRAYING MANTIS

PRAYING MANTIS

KNISLINGE 2025-07-06Praying Mantis performs live at Time To Rock FestivalPhoto: Helena Larsson / TT / Code: 2727

PRAYING MANTIS

PRAYING MANTIS

KNISLINGE 2025-07-06Praying Mantis, singer John Jaycee Cuijpers, performs live at Time To Rock FestivalPhoto: Helena Larsson / TT / Code: 2727

PRAYING MANTIS

PRAYING MANTIS

KNISLINGE 2025-07-06Praying Mantis, guitarist Tino Troy, performs live at Time To Rock FestivalPhoto: Helena Larsson / TT / Code: 2727

PRAYING MANTIS

PRAYING MANTIS

KNISLINGE 2025-07-06Praying Mantis, singer John Jaycee Cuijpers, performs live at Time To Rock FestivalPhoto: Helena Larsson / TT / Code: 2727

PRAYING MANTIS

PRAYING MANTIS

KNISLINGE 2025-07-06Praying Mantis, singer John Jaycee Cuijpers, performs live at Time To Rock FestivalPhoto: Helena Larsson / TT / Code: 2727

Kung Fu Panda (2008)

Kung Fu Panda (2008)

Seth Rogen & Viper Film: Kung Fu Panda (USA 2008) Director: Mark Osborne & John Stevenson 15 May 2008 Date: 15 May 2008

Kung Fu Panda (2008)

Kung Fu Panda (2008)

Tigress, Viper, Po The Panda, Crane, Mantis & Monkey Film: Kung Fu Panda (USA 2008) Director: Mark Osborne & John Stevenson 15 May 2008 Date: 15 May 2008

Kung Fu Panda (2008)

Kung Fu Panda (2008)

Mantis Film: Kung Fu Panda (USA 2008) Director: Mark Osborne & John Stevenson 15 May 2008 Date: 15 May 2008

Praying Mantis (1993)

Praying Mantis (1993)

Barry Bostwick & Jane Seymour Characters: DON MCANDREWS, LINDA SEYMOUR Television: Praying Mantis (1995) Director: James Keach 21 January 1993 Date: 21 January 1993

A Bug'S Life (1998)

A Bug'S Life (1998)

Manny & Gypsy Characters: Manny & Film: A Bug'S Life (USA 1998) Director: John Lasseter & Andrew Stanton 14 November 1998 Date: 14 November 1998

A Bug'S Life (1998)

A Bug'S Life (1998)

Manny Characters: Manny Film: A Bug'S Life (USA 1998) Director: John Lasseter & Andrew Stanton 14 November 1998 Date: 14 November 1998