Surprising Praying Mantis Facts You Probably Didn't Know!

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The praying mantis is probably one of the world's deadliest insects. Even though they are harmless to humans, but it's a different story for other small creatures in the animal kingdom. The praying mantis is at the top of the insect food chain, preying on both small insects and also hunting bigger animals like birds, lizards, and fish.

Beyond their scary first impression, there’s still a lot more to know about these unique insects. Watch on to find out more surprising facts about the praying mantis in our Praying Mantis video!

0:51 The praying mantis got its name from its front legs.
1:11 Praying mantises are the only insects with stereo-vision.
1:24 The praying mantis has a weak sense of hearing.
1:42 Mantises are more common in warmer regions.
2:04 Some praying mantises can fly.
2:17 Praying mantis bites are not poisonous.
2:34 Praying mantises come in different ways of camouflage.
2:53 Most cultures associate them with stillness.
3:14 Praying mantises only live a maximum of a year.
3:25 The praying mantis life cycle has 3 stages.
3:52 Mating can be deadly for male mantises.
4:13 Females lay hundreds of praying mantis eggs in a small case.
4:27 Praying mantis eggs hatch in 3-4 weeks for smaller species.
4:37 Praying mantises often prey on birds.
5:01 A praying mantis has 5 eyes.
5:18 The flower mantis has a body that mimics orchids.
5:38 The Chinese mantis has a distinct brown slender body.
5:56 The Carolina mantis is a gardener’s best friend.
6:19 The European mantis is regarded as the archetype of a mantis.
6:41 Brown praying mantises aren't always brown.
6:51 Some praying mantises turn white.
7:09 Early civilizations believed that praying mantises had powers.
7:21 Praying mantises inspired a martial arts style.
7:41 Praying mantises only eat live prey.
7:51 A praying mantis can slash at predators.
8:08 An ancient Chinese text contains the earliest description of a praying mantis.
8:21 Praying mantises also bluff to scare away predators.
8:38 The praying mantis is most active during the day.
8:52 Praying mantises are attracted to artificial light.
9:04 Praying mantises rarely stalk prey.

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