SUY May 2018 Animals in an attack/defense position

I have the privilege of starting off May 2018's SUY: Animals in an attack/defense position. As we know all animals, predators and prey can stalk, creep and get into attack mode as well as defend themselves against one another or predators. Here are some photos of my models in such positions. I hope to take more and post more soon.

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Beautiful pictures, if real shawn

I can contribute here:

Banded flower mantis, Theopropus elegans by 4D Famemaster (Insect King).

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Very nice pictures here :)

Great pictures! And this Flower Mantis is also a Must Have!

I think Shawn was the perfect person to start this topic. Amazing pictures!
Following Blaine's contribution, here are also some examples from my collection... of foxes.
I think these are the most adjusted even if we can find more in my collection.

This polar fox surelyy spotted something under the snow and there we go...
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Colorata Arctic Fox

The way foxes lay down is often considered a defensive posture once they curl themselves flattened on the ground with the head in a central position. This particular fox is not exactly sleeping but allert, so I assume it is a defensive pose.

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Mamejo Red Fox lying

... and what to tell about the Reisler figure showing two animals interacting in their most dramatic moment?

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Reisler 2024 Golden Eagle and Fox

Very interesting topic.

A very good Polar Fox.

Megaptera wrote:

A very good Polar Fox.

Yes :)

Awesome