Hummingbirds bring vibrant life to any garden, but they also attract a range of predators and pests that can threaten their survival. From stealthy hunters to unassuming insects, these creatures can ...

The morning I wrote this column the rain gauge on the deck read 4 inches and it was still raining. The rain was welcomed because it had been so hot and dry. And by the time this is published we may ...

The mouth of a praying mantis is perfectly adapted for its predatory lifestyle. Its mandibles (jawbones) are designed to ...

The hummingbirds had a predator with grand ideas. This praying mantis spent two days trying to catch something good from a perch on the side of the hummingbird feeder! Even a human with a camera got a ...

The praying mantis got its name from the Greek word mantikos, which means soothsayer or prophet. This name was given to them because of the unique way this insect rests with its forelegs clasped ...