A new-to-science species of praying mantis found in Iran has been named as a symbol of universal freedom. Sinaiella azadi was ...

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 ... by using a large spike at the ...

While this praying mantis may look as if it’s ready to embrace a dance partner, this is actually a defensive display intended to make the insect look as big and threatening as possible to potential ...

Like a praying mantis, the mantis shrimp use a specialised ... growing over 40 cm in length and living in large underground burrows on the outskirts of mangroves forests. With burrows as close ...