Did you know that praying mantises will sometimes perch themselves on hummingbird feeders and catch the tiny birds for dinner? Although it sounds impossible, it's very possible and frightening to ...

Iranian researcher Mahmood Kolnegari has described a new praying mantis species in central Iran, naming it Sinaiella azadi (“freedom” in Persian) to symbolize the importance of scientific ...

In humans, this triggers a fight or flight response, but other animals choose unique third options. Squids and octopus may shoot black ink out of their body while they escape. Sea cucumbers can eject ...

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 ...