is a species of praying mantis that can go undetected in many forest environments because of their unusual features. Their bodies mimic the looks of a leaf, meaning they can appear virtually ...

The mantis shrimp comes equipped with its own weapons. It has claws that look like permanently clenched fists that are known as dactyl clubs. But when it smashes the shells of its prey, these fists ...

In the arid environment of west-central Iran, a new species of praying mantis was discovered ... In humans, this triggers a ...

Mantis shrimp are ancient ... These Pokemon-like fish make for an incredibly cute and unusual pet. This extraordinary creature — which comes in colors ranging from creamy white to olive ...

Despite their name, mantis shrimp are not true shrimp but a type of stomatopod: a relative of crabs and lobsters that has been on Earth for over 400 million years. There are more than 400 ...

The Cincinnati Zoo said raising the orchid mantises was “an incredibly unique challenge,” due to ... Feb. 26 that they were given nine orchid mantis oothecas, or egg casings, confiscated ...

Mantis shrimps are known for their rapid and forceful punches, which can reach speeds comparable to a .22 caliber bullet—about 1,316 km/h or 818 mph—making it one of the fastest movements in ...