If you’ve ever seen a praying mantis perched on your hummingbird feeder, you may have thought it wasn’t any cause for concern. That is, until you saw the mantis with a hummingbird clutched in its forelegs. Such a sight as this probably shocked you. Do praying mantises kill hummingbirds? Do they actually eat them? How … Read more
You may have heard that you could receive a fine for killing a praying mantis. Perhaps you thought such a law would be a little harsh and you’re wondering if it’s true. Is it illegal to kill a praying mantis? Is the praying mantis a protected species? What would happen if you did kill one? … Read more
If you’ve ever seen a praying mantis hunting an insect much larger than itself, you may have thought it had to be pretty smart to take down such a foe. But is that true? How smart are praying mantises? Are they the smartest insects in the world, or are there some insects that are much … Read more
You may have heard that female praying mantises eat their mates while in the act of mating. Is this true? How do praying mantises mate, exactly? How long does the process take? Why do they eat their mates? And how many eggs do they lay? Keep reading as we explore all of these questions in … Read more
If you’ve ever seen a praying mantis sitting perfectly still on the ground or on a low-growing shrub, you may have wondered what it was doing there. Most likely, it was hunting, waiting for its next meal to pass by. This leads to the question, what do praying mantises eat and drink? Keep reading! In … Read more
Have you ever wondered what might happen if two different kinds of spiders fought each other? Depending on the types of spiders in question, the results may not be as predictable as you might think. Today, we’ll look specifically at the brown recluse vs. the wolf spider: who will win? What advantages does each spider … Read more
Wolf spiders are large, scary-looking arachnids. Have you ever wondered if their diet matches their appearance? Just what does a wolf spider eat and drink? How often do they eat, and how do they hunt? Keep reading! In this article, we’ll answer all of these questions and more. What Do Wolf Spiders Eat and Drink? … Read more
A lot of people are scared of spiders, and even those who don’t have arachnophobia don’t usually want to get too close. After all, spiders can bite, and some of them are quite dangerous. If you’ve ever seen a wolf spider, it probably looked pretty dangerous. But are they really as scary as they look? … Read more
Wolf spiders are one of the most common types of spiders to come into your house. They can be large, hairy, and may look rather terrifying, and if you’re reading this article, chances are you don’t want to share your space with them. So today, in this article, we’re going to talk about how to … Read more
Wolf spiders are unique arachnids in many ways. Not only is their hunting style different from most other styles, but they also have some unique physical features and parenting skills. In this article, we’ll talk about how to identify a wolf spider, as well as answer related questions you may have. What are the Characteristics … Read more
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