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The orchid mantis, aka walking flower mantis, can be found in the rainforests of Southeast Asia, particularly Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, and Thailand. These insects are as deadly (if you’re an animal they prey on) as they are beautiful. Orchid mantises are not currently evaluated by the IUCN. It […]

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So named for their dominant front legs which fold in such a way to suggest prayer, it’s the praying mantis. These ferocious predators are as beneficial as they are just downright cool. These ambush predators not only have a taste for flesh, but about 30% of the females will even […]

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