What’s the cleverest way to avoid being noticed by a predator in a forest? Make yourself look like a dead leaf, of course!

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 ...

Nature is replete with incredible survival tactics, and one of the most intriguing of these is mimicry. There are creatures that have developed leaf, flower, twig, or even algae camouflage so ...

A praying mantis may be an unconventional pet, but these curious creatures have become quite popular insect companions. The praying mantis is an incredible hunter with strong jaws and spiky legs to ...

Wondering about the spiritual meaning of the praying mantis is understandable, because even its name seems to carry symbolism. Per National Geographic, this insect got its name from the position they ...

Is it a stunning pink orchid in bloom or a cunning predator lying in wait? The orchid mantis (Hymenopus coronatus) may look like a flower, but it’s actually an insect! It’s one of the most beautiful ...

Project Mantis carries out research expeditions to the Amazon to record the often-overlooked fauna that emerge when night falls over the world’s largest rainforest. Its researchers focus on insects ...