The European “praying” mantis, recognized by its raptorial forelegs and known for catching and eating the occasional bumble bee and butterfly along with all kinds of other insects, has been ...

Dive into the bizarre and fascinating world of the praying mantis! From its uncanny mimicry skills to its 3D vision, this insect is both predator and survivor. Learn how it hunts prey bigger than ...

In the insect world things are often not what they ... or "aggressive," to allay suspicion while the predator attacks its prey. The praying mantis that has evolved a flat, triangular shape and ...