EPISODE · May 5, 2026 · 4 MIN
Praying mantis!
from Terranauts - En inglés y en español. Science and nature in 5 minutes · host Encarni Remolina
In today’s episode, we’re shrinking down very, very small to meet one of nature’s most extraordinary hunters - the praying mantis! Thanks to Terranaut Axl for this amazing suggestion. Did you know that praying mantises are the only insects that can turn their heads all the way around? Or that a mother mantis can hide up to 400 eggs in a tiny foamy case? Join Captain Lucy to discover all the secrets of this patient, sneaky, and absolutely fascinating little creature!
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In today’s episode, we’re shrinking down very, very small to meet one of nature’s most extraordinary hunters - the praying mantis! Thanks to Terranaut Axl for this amazing suggestion. Did you know that praying mantises are the only insects that can turn their heads all the way around? Or that a mother mantis can hide up to 400 eggs in a tiny foamy case? Join Captain Lucy to discover all the secrets of this patient, sneaky, and absolutely fascinating little creature!
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