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Have you heard of water scorpions? Water scorpions or water stick insects are underwater predators that spend most of their time hiding among reeds and plants at the water's surface. In this video, the water scorpion demonstrates its camouflage as it waits for its next meal. They sit in a mantis-like pose with their long, hooked front legs outstretched waiting for tiny tadpoles, fish, or invertebrates to swim by. They can stay underneath the surface for hours thanks to their long, thin tail, whi
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