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2. Insect asides
The Giant Malaysian Shield praying mantis is a popular choice with insect collectors. These mini-monsters can grow up to 12cm in length and have a bottomless appetite. With strange-looking triangular shaped heads that can swivel through 180º, excellent eyesight that can spot prey from up to 18m away and lighting quick reflexes, the praying mantis is a formidable predator
