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'''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 trap]]s. All mantises possess Legendary [[skill]] in [[Climber|climbing]].
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Some dwarves [[Preferences|like]] mantises for their ''predatory nature'' and their ''grasping legs''.
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In earlier versions, mantises were observed hunting [[bug]]s, much like a [[cat]]. This issue is reported [https://dwarffortressbugtracker.com here].
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Latest revision as of 03:29, 31 July 2024

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

This article is about the current version of DF.
Note that some content may still need to be updated.

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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