If you look quickly, you might mistake the ghost mantis for a dead leaf. Its decorative appearance is one of its best tools.

These critters get their name from their kaleidoscope shell—like a peacock’s tail—and their hinged forearms which resemble that of a praying ... s claw. Mantis shrimp live in warm, shallow ...

Praying Mantises Are Killing Machines showcases the stealthy precision and brutal efficiency of one of nature’s most fascinating predators. With lightning-fast strikes and eerie stillness, these ...

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 ...