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I have just a few mantids, so I have named all of them. My two Chinese mantids are Vic (after Vic from the Strike Team on "The Shield" TV show) and Starbuck (Battlestar Galactica). The Marbled Mantid is named "Merlin." The Orchid Mantids all have names: Kali, Lillith, Loki, and Scarlett...

Well, having talked about mantis intelligence, I'd like to bring up the idea of mantis emotions. Or more specifically, mantis behaviors that seem to show a rudimentary level of emotions. For example: 1) Excitement--I have seen mantids notice a prey animal and begin to open their mandibles and...

It's very tough to gauge, but as predators, mantids need keen eye sight and hunting instincts in order to catch their prey. These features have contributed to their ability to turn their heads to observe the world around them, lending them an air of intelligence. Unlike, say, flies which don't...

I raised Chinese mantids in the 1970s as pets. At the time, I read every book in the library that was available. In the 80's, I found some European mantids in California and kept some of those for a while. My brother found a California mantis and we used to feed that adult too. Now it's...