Nestled in downtown Kokomo stands a lime-green guardian that’s become the unofficial mascot of this central Indiana city – a 17-foot praying mantis that stops traffic and starts conversations. You ...

A fascinating close-up of a praying mantis as it patiently waits, blending perfectly with its surroundings. This tiny predator is known for its impressive camouflage and unique hunting style, making ...

Orchid Mantises in Southeast Asia attract more pollinators than real orchids. Camouflaged Loopers in North America use flower petals as camouflage. Pink Katydids use their color to blend with pink ...

Female praying mantises are notorious for eating their mates during or after sex. Now, scientists have discovered a dwarf mantis species in which males avoid this fate with an elaborate dance ...

The festive countdown is well underway, and for countless households, the season doesn't properly kick off until the Christmas tree takes pride of place in the living room. However, there may be some ...

The Xenomorph from the Alien film franchise is one of the coolest, most nefarious movie monsters ever hatched, with its acid blood, mouths-within-mouths, and diabolical claws. It pretty much ...

08:27, Tue, Dec 16, 2025 Updated: 08:33, Tue, Dec 16, 2025 The festive countdown is well underway, and for countless households, the tradition kicks off with erecting the Christmas tree. However, ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Emily Blunt, Josh O’Connor, Colin Firth, Colman Domingo and Eve Hewson head up the director’s latest effort The first trailer for Steven Spielberg’s mysterious UFO movie has now provided further ...