This summer, unusually many praying mantises can be spotted in German gardens. How to distinguish the "Mantid religiosa" from ...

From excellent vision to eerie camouflage and uncanny athleticism, these pious-looking carnivores are a wonder of the insect world. Named for their prominent front legs that fold together in a gesture ...

If you liked this story, share it with other people. Iranian researcher Mahmood Kolnegari has described a new praying mantis species in central Iran, naming it Sinaiella azadi (“freedom” in Persian) ...