A praying mantis is a fascinating insect. These mantises, part of the mantid family, are often utilized for their carnivorous ...

These critters get their name from their kaleidoscope shell—like a peacock’s tail—and their hinged forearms which resemble that of a praying ... and brown stripes, while Red Sea mantis ...

Listen to the story read by the author, Cynthia Gordon Kayet: A female praying mantis lived as our prisoner that school year in a rectangular glass terrarium outfitted with twigs and leaves and ...

Researchers exploring Brazil’s Atlantic Forest discovered some five to seven new species of praying mantises. Among the newfound creatures are unicorn mantises, which have mysterious ...

keep an eye out for what looks like a brown, walnut-sized lump that may resemble a pine cone - its appearance could be deceptive. It might actually be a nest holding 100-200 praying mantis eggs.