Mantids
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Fists of Fury: Predatory Prowess of the Praying Mantis
Master hunters with excellent camouflage, praying mantises are formidable insect predators. But in the circle of life, predators can also become prey
Photo Story
Grace and Elegance: Meet the Praying Mantis
Disarmingly bizarre, deft, and athletic, mantises come in a baffling variety of sizes, shapes, colours, and patterns
Photo Story
Praying Mantis: Facts, Habitat, Diet
All you need to know about this aggressive ambush hunter
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Out of Favour: Prayer for a Mantis
This farmer’s aide is a voracious eater that has helped keep insect populations in check. Unfortunately, excessive spraying of chemical insecticides is destroying this natural pest controller
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