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Mantis

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Mantis
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Urist likes mantises for their grasping legs.
Biome

Variations

Mantis - Mantis man - Giant mantis

Attributes

· Flying

Active Seasons
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Wikipedia article

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A tiny green insect. It has long, distinctive forelimbs that it uses to catch its prey.

Mantises are a species of unremarkable above ground vermin who may be found in any non-freezing biome. They may not be caught in animal traps. All mantises possess Legendary skill in climbing.

Some dwarves like mantises for their predatory nature and their grasping legs.

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In earlier versions, mantises were observed hunting bugs, much like a cat. This issue is reported here.

Admired for its predatory nature.
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