In humans, this triggers a fight or flight response, but other animals choose unique third options. Squids and octopus may shoot black ink out of their body while they escape. Sea cucumbers can eject ...

By Liz Kimbrough A new-to-science species of praying mantis found in Iran has been named as a symbol of universal freedom.

Did you know that praying mantises will sometimes perch themselves on hummingbird feeders and catch the tiny birds for dinner ...

Listen to the story read by the author, Cynthia Gordon Kayet: A female praying mantis lived as our prisoner that school year in a rectangular glass terrarium outfitted with twigs and leaves and ...

These critters get their name from their kaleidoscope shell—like a peacock’s tail—and their hinged forearms which resemble that of a praying mantis and are kept tucked away until the moment ...

Researchers exploring Brazil’s Atlantic Forest discovered some five to seven new species of praying mantises. Among the newfound creatures are unicorn mantises, which have mysterious ...

A Prey on Birds ― Praying Mantis, Japan A remote Japanese island holds a horrifying secret. Rumor has it that birds fall victim to insects they view as prey: praying mantises! The Darwin crew ...