Incredible Leaf Mantis!

On this episode of Breaking Trail, Coyote finds a Leaf Mantis in the rainforests of Costa Rica! There are over 2400 species of Mantis in the world but the Leaf Mantis is truly unique with its nearly flawless leaf-like camouflage. Also known as the Hooded Mantis, these insects mimic the rainforest leaves all the way down to their finer details, such as the asymmetrical yellow decay marks on their backs, and since the Coyote Pack has been asking for a Mantis episode for a while now we’re extremely happy to deliver such an impressive example of this curious little creature!