An Australian wētā lookalike was first noticed in Pukekohe in 1990. Now the stroppy biting insects are common from Auckland ...

Godzilla and his fellow monsters are among the most iconic creatures in the kaiju genre, but not every creature can stand up to the king of monsters.

Whether it’s the intricately choreographed dance of cranes or the explosive battles of male elephant seals, each mating ritual showcases the unique beauty and complexity of the animal kingdom. In the ...

The more aesthetically pleasing the bower, the greater the chance a bowerbird has of attracting a mate. Female of Praying mantis eating male after mating. Image by gezafarkas via Depositphotos. The ...

Discover how scientists have taken inspiration from praying mantises to create artificial compound eyes that revolutionize 3D ...

Mantis shrimp are among the ocean’s most formidable predators, delivering one of the most powerful and fastest punches in the ...

Known for their powerful punch, mantis shrimp can smash a shell with the force of a .22 caliber bullet. Yet, amazingly, these ...

“The periodic region plays a crucial role in selectively filtering out high-frequency shear waves, which are particularly ...

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

How mantis shrimp withstands shock of its .22 caliber bullet punch, study reveals Mantis shrimp are colorful creatures with an incredibly powerful punch — comparable to a .22 caliber bullet. This ...