The large, odd-looking insect drew attention from my friends who had gathered on a recent afternoon. The praying mantis was ...

Depending on the species, mantis shrimp use one of two hunting strategies: “Spearer” species lay in wait then skewer unsuspecting fish by using a large spike at the end of their arms.

The zebra mantis shrimp is the largest mantis shrimp in the world, growing over 40 cm in length and living in large underground burrows on the outskirts of mangroves forests. With burrows as close ...

A praying mantis is a fascinating insect. These mantises, part of the mantid family, are often utilized for their carnivorous ...