Iranian researcher Mahmood Kolnegari has described a new praying mantis species in central Iran, naming it Sinaiella azadi (“freedom” in Persian) to symbolize the importance of scientific freedom and ...

In the arid environment of west-central Iran, a new species of praying mantis was discovered. Pey Khakbaz via Unsplash The feeling of fear is familiar to everyone, from when you hear a peculiar noise ...

A rare new type of insect with a peculiar method of hunting has been discovered in the Amazon rainforest, researchers said. The creature — a tree-dwelling species of praying mantis — was identified ...

Q: I’ve heard that not all of our praying mantis types are native. They’re all good for garden pest control though, right, or are some bad instead? A: Maryland is currently home to five species of ...

Praying mantises have been spotted wild in the southwest of England for the first time and may have arrived on wind or in luggage. Cornwall Wildlife Trust (CWT) have reported that two recent sightings ...

Nowadays, it seems like anyone can have any kind of pet that fits their heart’s desires, even if it is happiest and belongs in the wild. Our social media pages are filled with breeders begging ...