Praying mantises may not actually pray, but they do prey heavily on their fellow insects, along with other small land animals. Now, however, for the first time, scientists have documented a praying ...

Praying mantises are among nature’s most fascinating yet terrifying insects, often mistaken for peaceful, meditative creatures due to their signature “praying” posture. Beneath this calm appearance, ...

If you find yourself outside this time of year, you might come across one of the world's more intriguing insects: praying mantises. Despite their saw-like arms and alien eyes, they pose no ...