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 ...
Praying mantises are adept at ambushing their prey with their specialized legs and swift reflexes. But when one goes for a Bombardier beetle, it gets a highly unpleasant chemical surprise. (01:09) ...
These critters get their name from their kaleidoscope shell—like a peacock’s tail—and their hinged forearms which resemble that of a praying mantis and are kept tucked away until the moment ...
OUT IN NATURE — I'm not too big of a nature girl myself and I'm definitely not a fan of any critters crawling on me but this little girl from Monte Negro, Rondonia, Brazil, welcomes nature with open ...