The term ‘praying mantis’ is used to refer to a group of insects that adopt a praying posture when their front legs are at rest. They are all long and narrow, and have a distinctive elongated thorax ...

Bears aren’t the only surprising wildlife that can turn up in a Colorado backyard. But a newly rediscovered video shows that when the unwanted company is pint-sized, its attack can be hilarious. The ...

Horned treehoppers have the horned helmets to help "the treehoppers avoid predation through camouflage or intimidation," according to Nature Journal. 2. How many legs does a monkey slug caterpillar ...

If You See a Praying Mantis, Here’s the Spiritual Significance of Them Appearing in Your Life originally appeared on Parade. Wondering about the spiritual meaning of the praying mantis is ...

When most people think of ferocious predators, lizards like the Komodo dragon might come to mind with their fearsome jaws and huge build. However, despite being consistently aggressive during hunting, ...

'A Real Bug's Life', the new Disney+ original series from National Geographic, used cutting-edge filming technology to capture insect drama Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has been ...

It was truly a Zen moment as I basked in the first warm sunshine that we’ve had after the recent spell of chilly, foggy fall mornings. Yes, it’s easy to be spoiled by our typically mild weather. I was ...

At this time of year, some nurseries start selling the egg cases of Chinese mantis as a biological control for the garden. These alien-looking insects are praying mantis and are harmless to humans, ...

“I found what looks like some sort of cocoon or egg sac on my sedum stalks during my fall cleanup. Can you identify it?” asks Birds & Blooms reader Julie Schmitt of Juda, Wisconsin. Experts Kenn and ...