Did you know there are over 2,400 kinds of praying mantises in the world? They live almost everywhere except Antarctica. Some are bright green, blending in with leaves, while others look like twigs or even flowers, like the famous orchid mantis. Sizes range from just 1 centimeter to giants over 15 centimeters long. With their incredible camouflage and hunting skills, each species has its own unique way of surviving. The praying mantis isn’t just one insect—it’s a whole family of masters of disgu