Named for their prominent front legs that fold together in a gesture suggesting devotion, the praying mantis comes off as serene and soulful. They are not as docile as they appear. In fact ...

In this clip, a praying mantis attacks a human finger, but is this aggression or some other behavior? Read on to find out.

But the mantis shrimp is in a class of its own. This colorful specimen has earned a reputation for being one of the most fearsome creatures of the deep. Here are 10 facts worth knowing about the ...

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 with the Cleveland Museum of Natural History unveiled a newly discovered species of praying mantis that has evolved ... "I think the most interesting thing about this family of ...