A praying mantis may be an unconventional pet, but these curious creatures have become quite popular insect companions. The praying mantis is an incredible hunter with strong jaws and spiky legs to ...

Nowadays, it seems like anyone can have any kind of pet that fits their heart’s desires, even if it is happiest and belongs in the wild. Our social media pages are filled with breeders begging ...

It was truly a Zen moment as I basked in the first warm sunshine that we’ve had after the recent spell of chilly, foggy fall mornings. Yes, it’s easy to be spoiled by our typically mild weather. I was ...

Adrian Kozakiewicz has been collecting and breeding unique tropical insects for the last 15 years and shares them with his fans on social media. In a recent Instagram post, where he has more than 5 ...

Winnifred “Fred” Cooper, the “First Mantis of NC,” has died, according to Gov. Roy Cooper’s daughter, Natalie. Cooper’s daughter, an insect enthusiast, announced Fred’s passing Monday on the family’s ...

Gov. Roy Cooper’s two dogs, two cats and pet praying mantis now have their own Facebook page. The page “First Pets of North Carolina” includes photos of all five pets that have moved into the governor ...

I found a praying mantis and made him our new family pet. Then I accidentally killed him. So, I did the only logical thing I could think of after that. I created a crime scene, an intricate alibi, and ...