http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ep6vmpcUQR8
The thing that strikes me most when I watch the slo-motion part is that the hummingbird is able hold its head motionless in space while its body pivots beneath it.
That's some real complicated FK going on there.
Full Version: Hummingbird vs Preying Mantis
fascinating - I did not know that about praying mantis being so aggressive with hummies
QUOTE(NancyGormezano @ Mar 8 2010, 12:16 PM) 
fascinating - I did not know that about praying mantis being so aggressive with hummies
My mom an entomologist, and even I didn't know! I'll have to ask her questions.
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