When a monk mentioned the lotus mantis—a rare insect disguised as a flower living high in the mountains—I knew I had to see it for myself. After an exhausting climb through freezing conditions, the creature appeared just at sunrise, calmly perching on my hand. Standing there, cold but completely amazed, I realized the best adventures start with a story you can’t quite believe.

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