Finding multiple females of the French Guiana species in close proximity to each other is “particularly noteworthy,” ...

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Photo courtesy of Mahmood Kolnegari ... “This study yet again demonstrated how poorly studied praying mantises are. For all their fame and captivating charisma, we still know very little ...

Praying mantises are adept at ambushing their prey with their specialized legs and swift reflexes. But when one goes for a Bombardier beetle, it gets a highly unpleasant chemical surprise.

Female praying mantids are known for eating their ... Sexual cannibalism isn't a must for the mantis to reproduce. Its advantage for the female may be a handy source of nutrition for herself ...

In the arid environment of west-central Iran, a new species of praying mantis was discovered. Pey Khakbaz via Unsplash The feeling of fear is familiar to everyone, from when you hear a peculiar ...

Mantis shrimp are truly spectacular predators of the marine world. Like a praying mantis, the mantis shrimp use a specialised pair of forelimbs to capture prey and are divided into the ‘spearers ...

Praying mantises are adept at ambushing their prey with their specialized legs and swift reflexes. But when one goes for a Bombardier beetle, it gets a highly unpleasant chemical surprise.