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Praying mantis

Mantodea

Praying mantis (Mantodea)

Photo : 池田正樹 (talk) Masaki Ikeda, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

KrugerUncommon
Masai MaraUncommon
AmboseliUncommon
TsavoUncommon
Points25 and up

It can turn its head 180 degrees to follow its prey.

Tracker tip

🎯 Often attracted to chalet lights.

Where to see it

Kruger : uncommon · Masai Mara : uncommon · Amboseli : uncommon · Tsavo : uncommon

FAQ

Where can I see a praying mantis on safari?

The praying mantis lives in all four parks covered by Jambo Tembo. It's easiest to spot in Kruger and Masai Mara and Amboseli and Tsavo (uncommon).

How do I recognise a praying mantis?

It can turn its head 180 degrees to follow its prey. With Jambo Tembo, one photo is enough: the AI recognises it (Mantodea) offline.

Don't confuse it with