Meet the mysterious praying mantis, an insect known for its unique appearance and hunting skills. Why is it so special, and ...

Female praying mantises are notorious for eating their mates during or after sex. Now, scientists have discovered a dwarf ...

You’re not likely to witness a horsehair worm making its exit from a praying mantis, but if you do, it’s quite a sight. The ...

Mantises are one of the most efficient hunters in the animal kingdom. Between their ambush skills and camouflage, not to mention the speed with which they strike, many targeted insects do not know ...

Jeff Goldblum says he’s gone vegetarian after playing the Wizard of Oz in Jon M. Chu’s blockbuster sequel “Wicked: For Good.” During a recent interview on “This Morning,” Goldblum discussed how lucky ...

Critters consuming species that harbor deadly toxins have evolved a suite of clever strategies to keep out of harm’s way. Scientists are starting to unravel how these protections work on the molecular ...

Spanish police on Saturday said they made an arrest after finding 250 dead animals, mostly dogs, in a filthy warehouse that local media dubbed "the breeding ground of horror." The Civil Guard said the ...

Adrian Kozakiewicz has been collecting and breeding unique tropical insects for the last 15 years and shares them with his fans on social media. In a recent Instagram post, where he has more than 5 ...

Reduction in pesticide use will help all insects, including unsung heroes of pollination. Insects get ready in many ways for autumn and winter; leaving some leaves and debris may help Conern remains ...

One of the earliest known fossil animals, Dickinsonia lived on the sea floor over a half billion years ago. Based on traces of a biochemical marker, coprostanol, UC Davis paleobiologists propose that ...