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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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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Did you know? Meet the Water Scorpion (Nepa cinerea) 💧🦂 (Yes — we have them right here in Namibia!) Despite its name, the Water Scorpion is not a scorpion at all 🧐 It’s an aquatic insect with some truly incredible features: 🦂It breathes through a snorkel That long “tail” isn’t a stinger — it’s a breathing tube! Nepa cinerea uses it like a snorkel while hiding underwater. 🦂A master of disguise Its flat, leaf-like body makes it almost invisible in muddy water and vegetation — perfect for ambu
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Did you know? Meet the Water Scorpion (Nepa cinerea) 💧🦂 (Yes — we have them right here in Namibia!) Despite its name, the Water Scorpion is not a scorpion at all 🧐 It’s an aquatic insect with some truly incredible features: 🦂It breathes through a snorkel That long “tail” isn’t a stinger — it’s a breathing tube! Nepa cinerea uses it like a snorkel while hiding underwater. 🦂A master of disguise Its flat, leaf-like body makes it almost invisible in muddy water and vegetation — perfect for ambu
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