A calm little praying mantis sits perfectly still as a spider creeps nearby. For a moment, you might think the mantis is meditating. It is named for its “praying” pose, after all. Then, in a blink, ...

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We often think of nature as peaceful and beautiful. But life in the wild is not easy. Animals do not think like humans. They do what they need to do to survive. Sometimes, this means doing things that ...

These fascinating insects captivate us with their namesake pose. Explore these fun facts about praying mantis to learn all about them! Praying mantis are insects with long, thin bodies and triangular ...

Have you ever given insect symbolism much thought? Or more specifically, have you ever thought about the meaning of praying mantis symbolism? It may seem like a strange question — after all, many of ...

Even though I know that praying mantises are not native to New England and that they are not beneficial (due to their voracious appetites for anything small and alive) I still wait for them to show up ...

It was truly a Zen moment as I basked in the first warm sunshine that we’ve had after the recent spell of chilly, foggy fall mornings. Yes, it’s easy to be spoiled by our typically mild weather. I was ...