Calico cat and a praying mantis molt in Almaty

This is a close-up, eye-level shot of a calico cat's head and upper body, taken indoors. The cat is facing left in profile, with its body partially obscured by the right edge of the frame. Its fur is predominantly black and white, with patches of brown. The cat has bright green eyes and white whiskers. In the foreground, a silver metal bowl filled with dry cat food is visible on a speckled countertop. The background is blurred, showing a dining table covered with a plastic tablecloth, chairs, and a wall with a textured finish. Several colorful balloons are suspended in the upper background, some appearing yellow and others pink or orange. The lighting suggests an indoor environment, possibly a home or a pet-friendly establishment. The image does not contain any specific elements that would indicate a location in Almaty, Kazakhstan.

A shed exoskeleton of a praying mantis, appearing translucent and pale, is held by a person's fingers in the foreground. The exoskeleton is positioned in front of a wooden bench with orange slats. In the background, a white building with bright green shutters is visible, along with potted plants and a dark, wet ground surface, suggesting an outdoor setting in the city of Almaty, Kazakhstan.