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Got to Kill to Live

Some folks dislike photos of praying mantids snagging, killing and eating their prey. Well,...
Two Predators, One Prey

Sometimes you just can't win for losing. This morning a newly emerged Gulf Fritillary butterfly...
Assume the Position!

Take one Mexican sunflower (Tithonia). Add daylight. Add one praying mantis. Add patience,...
Making a Meal Out of a Male: Prayers Answered!

Male praying mantids looking for "a little love" don't always fare well. Sometimes they lose their...
We're Thankful We're Not a Bee

Today is Thanksgiving. As we give thanks and reflect on a day set aside to be grateful, we realize...