As you probably know, the female praying mantis will sometimes bite her mate’s head off. It’s not something that the insects make a habit of, exactly – they probably only do it when a male is ...

Finding a suitable partner can often feel like a life-and-death struggle. But sometimes, the stakes are really that high. The Springbok Mantis (Miomantis caffra) has acquired a particularly brutal ...

Appearance: Most adults are bright green, while some are tan. Up to 3 inches long with buggy eyes, a triangular head and a pair of long, flexible forearms. Distribution: Originally from Europe, they ...