Egg cases from Chinese and European praying mantises can be differentiated by their shape. Neither species is native to Michigan.

A small act of kindness is captured as someone carefully gives water to a praying mantis.

These fascinating insects captivate us with their namesake pose. Explore these fun facts about praying mantis to learn all about them! Praying mantis are insects with long, thin bodies and triangular ...

In 1979, Iranian revolutionaries took 52 American hostages and held them for 444 days. The Desert One rescue mission failed the following year, leaving eight servicemembers dead in the Iranian desert.

A review of over 500 reports of cannibalistic behavior in snakes finds it's appeared multiple times in different evolutionary ...

What’s the cleverest way to avoid being noticed by a predator in a forest? Make yourself look like a dead leaf, of course!

Courtney Barnett, photo by Lindsey Barnes Courtney Barnett has shared a pair of new singles previewing her long-awaited ...

Ruby-throated hummingbirds are set to return to Alabama next week. The tiny birds migrated south last fall, spending the ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Studies show that even gentle post-meal movement can influence blood sugar control and gut-brain signaling, helping the body process nutrients more efficiently. A couple takes a sunset stroll.