Although not a pet, the mantis is the most friendly animal to humans. It has sharp jaws and "serrated sickles" but has never once hurt anyone except its prey. I found this mantis on the shrub one afternoon. It felt safe and free to crawl on my fingers. Sometimes it stopped with its head looking right and left, as if this guy had lost something. The mantis can be your friend and guide when walking in nature.

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<center><sup>*This is another entry I submitted for the daily #monomad challenge.*</center></sup>

<center><sup>***These photos are my own, taken with POCO X3 NFC smartphone + external macro lens.***</center></sup>