Named for their prominent front legs that fold together in a gesture suggesting devotion, the praying mantis comes off as serene and soulful. They are not as docile as they appear. In fact ...

Mike Maxwell recently finished a ninth season studying the love life of the praying mantises that live around Bishop, a town in California’s Eastern Sierra. Over that time, he’s seen some ...

3. How many eggs can a praying mantis lay at a time? The praying mantis is one of the most identifiable insects found because of its recognizable stance that resembles hands in a prayerful position.