# @bbcearth on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/CRt7DNlInFe
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/73500565-bbcearth-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/283a26bc15.jpg
- **Posted:** 2021-07-24T17:01:58.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** BBC Earth (@bbcearth) — https://gondola.cc/bbcearth

## Caption

Meet the kung fu master 👀

Mantids are born with excellent eyesight. However, their keen eyes are no equal match for that of a hungry jumping spider. But they do have one trick up their sleeve when it comes to self-defence: partaking in a bit of kung-fu. This self-defence mechanism serves to confuse its predator, making the insect appear bigger than it actually is. But, the fight to stay alive doesn’t end there…
 
Footage by © BBC NHU
 
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