By Liz Kimbrough A new-to-science species of praying mantis found in Iran has been named as a symbol of universal freedom.

The mantis hopped away when the clubber touched his nape to check. Praying mantis are skilled hunters that ambush prey, mainly eating other insects. Their front legs have sharp spines to grab and ...

The dactyl clubs act as a phononic shield, filtering high-frequency stress waves and preventing harmful vibrations from ...

The competition was stiff this year, with nearly 25,000 votes cast for the 21 nominees, but which bug came out on top?

A mantis shrimp's punch creates high-energy waves. Its exoskeleton is designed to absorb that energy, preventing cracking and tissue damage.

It was a tough competition, with just over 100 votes separating the top two bugs – the NZ praying mantis came a close second. In third was the giant springtail, described as “adorable little ...

Forget about Mike Tyson or Muhammad Ali, the fastest punch in the world belongs to the mantis shrimp. This shrimp can smash a shell with the force of a .22 caliber bullet and remain intact despite the ...

Dactyl clubs are hammer-like structures located on each side of a mantis shrimp’s body. They store energy in elastic ...