OTHER ANIMALS

where the Surf Beats I took this photo on an unforeseen occasion. I was on the island of Tenerife, trekking in a lava gorge that ended at the sea. In spite of the weight and the limited possibility of using them, I decided to bring a tripod and a long focal length. Once on the

Disco Lightsr Generally, female praying mantises do not fly, because their wings cannot support their weight. Rather, the wings are used to scare off potential enemies by flapping them as they lift their limbs. This defensive pose scares off some predators, saving the mantis. A threatening ap- pearance, which is nevertheless normal mantis beha- viour.

Incontri Nel Bosco Photographing the salamander was a demanding expe- rience. I had looked for it before in the Central Apenni- nes, but it was only on a very rainy day that I had the pleasure of meeting it. You can’t see it in the photo, but I was under water, lying on the ground,

Devorador The Great Capricorn is one of the largest beetles in the Iberian Peninsula. Although the adult specimens do not feed, in the larval stage, they devour the wood of the oaks from the inside for 3 or 4 years, which can cause the death of these centenary trees. The picture shows an adult specimen