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Nature Nature
Animal rights MANTIS
Carlos Robles Espitia
María Guadalupe Sánchez Gutiérrez Advanced 3
2nd Law School
8th level Maybe you have heard something about this beautiful insect or you might have seen one and
Teacher: Dra. Griselda Vives Torres ran because of the fear, you think it is a dangerous animal at fi rst glance because of their arms
that look like knives or because of their crazy eyes, maybe because they can fl y really fast.
“First it was necessary to civilize man in his relationship with man. Now But maybe you have never seen one because of their camoufl age that makes them look like
it is necessary to civilize man in relation to nature and animals.”- Victor green leaves of any tree or common plant. � ey are closer than you think, in trees, in plants,
Hugo in the fl owers. Even down under the sea…
Since ancient times, the animal has been subject to abuse, however, it How is this possible?
was not considered as such an assault because it was taken as a means
of transport or cargo regardless of the physical damage that could cause Well, I will write that later
to a living being.
What is it?
Unfortunately, it is devastating, as this event has been increasing over
the years; we can daily observe how the number of desolate animals on A religious mantis is an insect that comes from the family Mantidae, this family is really big.
public roads increases. Abuse encompasses all types of violence towards � ere are about 2400 species of this beautiful insect. Some species are similar to the praying
animals such as physical violence, neglect, lack of food, not having mantis, but others look very diff erent.
optimal accommodation for development, committing zoophile, etc. What do they eat?
� e society is evolving and along with it customs and traditions. And � e Mantis are the perfect hunters, they stay still in leaves taking advantage of their camoufl age.
new tools have emerged such as technology, which, thanks to the impact this instrument has Mantises wait for moths, fl ies, and grasshoppers to pass through and then, in less than a second,
had, has reduced the use of animals as a means of work, although in some factors they are Mantises will hunt and eat them.
indispensable as a means of production. � at is to say; what we know and consume as AOA
(Food of Animal Origin). Why Praying Mantis?
Previously, Mexico in the Federal Civil Code Chapter II (On the Appropriation of Animals) We know this insect by the name of Praying Mantis because of their pose before they attack.
classifi ed animals or living beings as a movable asset and as property of the human being, they � eir tongs bend covering their faces, like somebody that is praying really concentrated.
did not have their own rights because that recognition was only granted by being human. As
a result of various manifestations, citizen movements and strikes, the search for a Law that Just the Green one?
benefi ted all those beings for a better quality of life was proposed. When you hear “Praying Mantis” maybe you think in a green bug. But that is not always the
Currently there are Federal Laws in Mexico as they are; “General Animal Welfare Law” and case there are a lot of camoufl ages that this beautiful insect can use.
“Federal Animal Health Law”, which protect animal life; criminal codes have been amended One of the most impressive ones is the “Orchids mantis” � is type looks like a White orchid,
to add penalties to such crimes that promote animal cruelty. even the anntenas look like a part of the fl ower.
Finally, if you are a witness report and do not be part of this heinous act that promotes violence, � ere are other types more unusual one. � ere is one that lives under water and hunts little
if you have animals protect their rights and respect them. Remember that all living beings fi sh. It looks like a shrimp.
deserve a full and quality life, analyze, reason and seek the common good. We cannot demand
a change if we are not part of it. Mantis is the best hunter in the insect kingdom, with their camoufl age, they could be anywhere.
With their speed they can kill every insect that crosses their way.
REFERENCE
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/invertebrates/p/praying-mantis/
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