A farm owner in South Africa was taken aback when something flower-like moved on a bush in her garden. Margaret Neville discovered a fascinating insect on a lavender bush that was like nothing she had ...

A hefty price tag generally comes with the privilege of owning exotic pets. Many do not mind, however, as they enjoy the experience of caring for a creature that many may never come in contact with.

Is it a stunning pink orchid in bloom or a cunning predator lying in wait? The orchid mantis (Hymenopus coronatus) may look like a flower, but it’s actually an insect! It’s one of the most beautiful ...

Orchid Mantis (Hymenopus coronatus) female mimicking a pink flower, Cameron highlands near Tapah in West Malaysia. (Thomas Marent/MINDEN PICTURES/Corbis) Orchid Mantis (Hymenopus coronatus) female ...