The mouth of a praying mantis is perfectly adapted for its predatory lifestyle. Its mandibles (jawbones) are designed to grasp the bodies of its prey, immobilising them instantly. They then bite down, ...

An invasive praying mantis species has established itself in parts of North America, bringing a highly efficient ambush predator into closer contact with native ecosystems and residential areas.

Insects that look like flowers: Nature is often described as a battlefield, but for some predators, it is a masquerade ball. While most creatures use camouflage to vanish into the background, a select ...