Praying Mantis Facts: an ANIMAL with only ONE EAR | Animal Fact Files

Did you know that a praying mantis has only one ear? It's in the middle of its body, right between its legs! A praying mantis gets its common name because it looks like its holding its legs in prayer. Learn more praying mantis facts on this episode of Animal Fact Files

Scientific Name: Order - Mantodea
Range: Tropical and temperate areas worldwide
Habitat: Forests, grasslands, and deserts
Size: Up to 6 inches (15.24cm)
Diet: Insects, hummingbirds, lizards, frogs, and fish
Threats: Bats, reptiles, birds, and spiders
Life span: About one year

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