{"title":"Mantises","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"praying-mantis-rubber-insect-toy-realistic-figure-model-replica-kids-educational-gift-3-1-2-f1657b74","title":"Praying Mantis, Rubber Insect, Toy, Realistic Figure, Model, Replica, Kids Educational Gift,    3 1\/2\"     F1657B74","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003ePlastic Praying Mantis This engaging, realistic, plastic praying mantis is made of hard durable plastic. It is 3 1\/2 inches long to the ends of its feelers and legs.. It makes a good replica in a shoe box diorama or for any school project. It is also an excellent party favor. Check out our other praying mantis toys and gifts as well as all of the other toy insects in our store.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eThe praying mantis is a general term describing any of 2300 species of mantises in the order Mantodea. The word mantis comes from the Greek meaning \"prophet.\" The insect derives its name because it looks like it is kneeling in prayer. The word \"praying\" is often confused for the word \"preying\". In this regard, the praying mantis is a voracious and skillful predator. It seizes, with amazing swiftness, other small insects. Prey are held firmly in spiked forelegs. The praying mantis can elongate its thorax and leave the rest of its body almost stationary to provide amazing flexibility of movement. It has excellent vision as well, and can turn its head almost 300 degrees. Best of all, the praying mantis is a master of camouflage. It looks like the plant in which it is hiding. This aids in its ability to ambush and also protects itself from its own predators. It is generally a diurnal insect, since it relies heavily on vision, but it sometimes move to a new territory at night.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; color: #0000ff;\"\u003eCollectible Wildlife Toys is the market leader in providing high quality, realistic toys of all types! Every one of our items is heavily inspected for quality craftsmanship and authenticity. Our products make great gifts for your family and friends! Additionally, our lifelike animal figurines and plush make for great displays and educational sets. We are happy to serve our wide range of clientele from parents to educators, gift shop owners and many more! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; color: #0000ff;\"\u003eOur team works hard to ensure you get a great toy. All products from CWG are checked for quality to ensure you receive the order in perfect condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; color: #0000ff;\"\u003eFrom plush sharks to educational animal growths cycle we offer the perfect toy or gift for any occasion. Our products have been ordered by educational groups, aquariums, zoos, and more.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; color: #0000ff;\"\u003eGreat customer service is guaranteed when you order from Collectible Wildlife Gifts, we want you to love your toy and have a simple ordering process, we are happy to assist with inquiries!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Safari Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49188549656759,"sku":"F1657B74","price":4.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/2383\/1479\/files\/DSC_0064__35027.1673382437.1280.1280.jpg?v=1789515231"},{"product_id":"praying-mantis-rubber-insect-toy-realistic-figure-model-replica-kids-educational-gift-6-f2060-b134","title":"Praying Mantis, Rubber Insect, Toy, Realistic Figure, Model, Replica, Kids Educational Gift,      6\"      F2060 B134","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eRealistic Praying Mantis Toy Model 6 In\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; color: #000000;\"\u003eIn general, these three-segmented insects can see up to twenty meters away and are primarily active during the day when they can see to hunt. They primarily eat other insects including their own young. Mantises often can blend into their environment, with brown or tan colored mantises seen in desert type conditions and green ones seen in areas with vegetation. Only one species is considered to be in trouble, and that one is located in Spain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMantises\u003c\/strong\u003e are an \u003ca title=\"Order (biology)\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Order_(biology)\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eorder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e (\u003cstrong\u003eMantodea\u003c\/strong\u003e) of \u003ca title=\"Insect\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Insect\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003einsects\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e that contains \u003ca title=\"List of mantis genera and species\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/List_of_mantis_genera_and_species\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eover 2,400 species in about 460 genera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e in 33 families. The largest family is the \u003ca title=\"Mantidae\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Mantidae\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eMantidae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e (\"mantids\"). Mantises are distributed worldwide in \u003ca title=\"Temperate climate\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Temperate_climate\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003etemperate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca title=\"Tropics\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tropics\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003etropical\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e habitats. They have triangular heads with bulging eyes supported on flexible necks. Their elongated bodies may or may not have wings, but all Mantodea have forelegs that are greatly enlarged and adapted for catching and gripping prey; their upright posture, while remaining stationary with forearms folded, has led to the common name \u003cstrong\u003epraying mantis\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; color: #000000;\"\u003eThe closest relatives of mantises are \u003ca title=\"Termite\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Termite\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003etermites\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca title=\"Cockroach\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cockroach\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003ecockroaches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e (\u003ca title=\"Blattodea\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Blattodea\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eBlattodea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e), which are all within the \u003ca class=\"mw-redirect\" title=\"Superorder\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Superorder\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003esuperorder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca title=\"Dictyoptera\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Dictyoptera\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eDictyoptera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. Mantises are sometimes confused with stick insects (\u003ca title=\"Phasmatodea\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Phasmatodea\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003ePhasmatodea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e), other elongated insects such as \u003ca title=\"Grasshopper\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Grasshopper\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003egrasshoppers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e (\u003ca title=\"Orthoptera\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Orthoptera\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eOrthoptera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e), or other more distantly related insects with \u003ca title=\"Raptorial\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Raptorial\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eraptorial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e forelegs such as mantisflies (\u003ca title=\"Mantispidae\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Mantispidae\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eMantispidae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e). Mantises are mostly \u003ca title=\"Ambush predator\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ambush_predator\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eambush predators\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, but a few ground-dwelling species are found actively pursuing their prey. They normally live for about a year. In cooler climates, the adults lay eggs in autumn, then die. The eggs are protected by their hard capsules and hatch in the spring. Females sometimes practice \u003ca title=\"Sexual cannibalism\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sexual_cannibalism\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003esexual cannibalism\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, eating their mates after copulation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; color: #0000ff;\"\u003eCollectible Wildlife Toys is the market leader in providing high quality, realistic toys of all types! Every one of our items is heavily inspected for quality craftsmanship and authenticity. Our products make great gifts for your family and friends! Additionally, our lifelike animal figurines and plush make for great displays and educational sets. We are happy to serve our wide range of clientele from parents to educators, gift shop owners and many more! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; color: #0000ff;\"\u003eOur team works hard to ensure you get a great toy. All products from CWG are checked for quality to ensure you receive the order in perfect condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; color: #0000ff;\"\u003eFrom plush sharks to educational animal growths cycle we offer the perfect toy or gift for any occasion. Our products have been ordered by educational groups, aquariums, zoos, and more.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; color: #0000ff;\"\u003eGreat customer service is guaranteed when you order from Collectible Wildlife Gifts, we want you to love your toy and have a simple ordering process, we are happy to assist with inquiries!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"K\u0026M","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49188631249079,"sku":"F2060B134","price":7.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/2383\/1479\/files\/DSC_0017__07573.1647737214.1280.1280.jpg?v=1789517386"},{"product_id":"praying-mantis-museum-quality-rubber-insect-design-educational-hand-painted-figure-lifelike-toy-model-figurine-replica-gift-4-cwg243-b239","title":"Praying Mantis, Museum Quality, Rubber Insect, Design, Educational, Hand Painted, Figure, Lifelike Toy, Model, Figurine, Replica, Gift,   4\"      CWG243 B239","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eToy Bug! Praying Mantis Model, Hold Nature in the palm of your hand!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eSuper Lifelike, Model Praying Mantis Plastic! 4 Inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eThis is a Beautiful Realistic Model of a Praying Mantis, Great Gift!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eNamed for their prominent front legs that fold together in a gesture suggesting devotion, the praying mantis comes off as serene and soulful. They are not as docile as they appear. In fact, praying mantises are ambush predators with lightning-fast moves and many other extreme skills.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eMantises are fascinating creatures that have mastered their place in the natural world. About 2,000 known mantis species exist around the globe, exhibiting a wide and awe-inspiring array of adaptations to their environments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; color: #0000ff;\"\u003eCollectible Wildlife Toys is the market leader in providing high quality, realistic toys of all types! Each and everyone of our items is heavily inspected for quality craftsmanship and authenticity. Our products make great gifts for your family and friends! Additionally, our lifelike animal figurines and plush make for great displays and educational sets. We are happy to serve our wide range of clientele from parents to educators, gift shop owners and many more!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; color: #0000ff;\"\u003eOur team works hard to ensure you get a great toy. All products from CWG are checked for quality to ensure you receive order in perfect condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; color: #0000ff;\"\u003eFrom plush sharks to educational animal growths cycle we offer the perfect toy or gift for any occasion. Our products have been ordered by educational groups, aquariums, zoos, and more.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; color: #0000ff;\"\u003eGreat customer service is guaranteed when you order from Collectible Wildlife Gifts, we want you to love your toy and have a simple ordering process, we are happy to assist with inquiries!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PAPO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49189331009719,"sku":"CWG243B239","price":12.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/2383\/1479\/files\/DSC_0101__36358.1657211482.1280.1280.jpg?v=1789531161"},{"product_id":"praying-mantis-mantises-mantodea-museum-quality-educational-hand-painted-rubber-insect-diorama-model-realistic-kids-toys-gift-4-inches-ch116-bb94","title":"Praying Mantis, Mantises, Mantodea, Museum Quality, Educational, Hand Painted, Rubber Insect, Diorama Model, Realistic, Kids, Toys, Gift,  4 Inches.  CH116 BB94","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePraying Mantis, Mantises, Mantodea, Museum Quality, Educational, Hand Painted, Rubber Insect, Diorama Model, Realistic, Kids, Toys, 4 Inches. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eThe predatory insects belonging to the order Mantodea are highly sought-after biological organisms frequently researched by gardeners, educators, and wildlife enthusiasts worldwide. Known globally by various colloquial and common names—including the European mantis, Chinese mantis, Carolina mantis, orchid mantis, and ghost mantis—these ambush predators are celebrated icons of the insect world. When examining the order Mantodea classification, researchers frequently isolate the prominent European praying mantis (scientifically designated as *Mantis religiosa*) or North American varieties like *Stagmomantis carolina*. Understanding praying mantis hunting behavior and unique anatomical adaptations is critical for natural garden pest control, as these diurnal carnivores serve as highly effective organic exterminators. For sustainable backyard pest management, recognizing the preferred breeding habitats of these masters of camouflage helps optimize beneficial insect populations, as they thrive in dense garden foliage, tall grasslands, flowering shrubs, and agricultural crop fields. Web searches frequently target how to attract praying mantises to your garden, the lifespans of native mantis species, or the ecological function of a backyard praying mantis egg case. While their triangular heads, large compound eyes, and spiked, grasping forelegs can seem intimidating to other small creatures, learning about their carnivorous dietary habits reveals that they actively consume destructive garden pests, including grasshoppers, destructive moths, crickets, flies, and aphids. Organic growers seeking natural agricultural pest solutions regularly consult predatory insect identification guides to foster diverse, balanced ecosystems that suppress harmful bug populations naturally. By optimizing search phrases centered around female mantis reproductive cycles, localized habitat preservation, and seasonal overwintering patterns, this comprehensive profile delivers essential entomological insights. This detailed biological overview highlights their 180-degree head rotation, distinct raptorial legs, camouflaged bodies, and crucial environmental role in keeping regional insect distributions in check without mentioning commercial goods, commercial insect enclosures, or store-bought egg masses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; color: #0000ff;\"\u003eAt Collectible Wildlife Gifts, we cater to a diverse clientele, encompassing families, friends, and educators. Our offerings have garnered the trust of professional organizations, including aquariums, zoos, and movie studios, who rely on our quality and educational value. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; color: #0000ff;\"\u003eOur extensive product line features a variety of items, ranging from plush sharks to educational resources showcasing animal growth cycles. Each product is designed not only to bring joy but also to serve as an effective tool for learning. Whether you’re looking to inspire curiosity in a child or enhance an educational curriculum, our products spark interest and foster a love for the natural world. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; color: #0000ff;\"\u003eWe believe that learning should be an adventure, and our gifts make exploring nature fun and engaging. With every item, we aim to create memorable experiences that encourage conversations about wildlife and conservation. Our plush toys provide comfort while igniting the imagination, and our educational materials promote understanding and appreciation for various species. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; color: #0000ff;\"\u003eJoin us in celebrating the wonders of nature. Whether you’re shopping for a special occasion or seeking educational resources for a classroom, Collectible Wildlife Gifts has something for everyone. Explore our collection today and discover the perfect gift that will delight recipients of all ages while nurturing their love for wildlife and learning. Let us help you make a meaningful impact with gifts that inspire and educate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CWG","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49189393301687,"sku":"CH116BB94","price":8.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/2383\/1479\/files\/DSC_0001__06505.1779466544.1280.1280.jpg?v=1789534048"},{"product_id":"praying-mantis-rubber-insect-toy-realistic-figure-model-replica-kids-educational-gift-4-f1053-b190","title":"Praying Mantis, Rubber Insect, Toy, Realistic Figure, Model, Replica, Kids Educational Gift,     4\"      F1053 B190","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eRealistic Praying Mantis Toy Model 4\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; color: #000000;\"\u003eIn general, these three-segmented insects can see up to twenty meters away and are primarily active during the day when they can see to hunt. They primarily eat other insects including their own young. Mantises often can blend into their environment, with brown or tan colored mantises seen in desert type conditions and green ones seen in areas with vegetation. Only one species is considered to be in trouble, and that one is located in Spain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMantises\u003c\/strong\u003e are an \u003ca title=\"Order (biology)\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Order_(biology)\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eorder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e (\u003cstrong\u003eMantodea\u003c\/strong\u003e) of \u003ca title=\"Insect\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Insect\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003einsects\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e that contains \u003ca title=\"List of mantis genera and species\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/List_of_mantis_genera_and_species\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eover 2,400 species in about 460 genera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e in 33 families. The largest family is the \u003ca title=\"Mantidae\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Mantidae\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eMantidae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e (\"mantids\"). Mantises are distributed worldwide in \u003ca title=\"Temperate climate\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Temperate_climate\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003etemperate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca title=\"Tropics\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tropics\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003etropical\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e habitats. They have triangular heads with bulging eyes supported on flexible necks. Their elongated bodies may or may not have wings, but all Mantodea have forelegs that are greatly enlarged and adapted for catching and gripping prey; their upright posture, while remaining stationary with forearms folded, has led to the common name \u003cstrong\u003epraying mantis\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThe closest relatives of mantises are \u003ca title=\"Termite\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Termite\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003etermites\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca title=\"Cockroach\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cockroach\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003ecockroaches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e (\u003ca title=\"Blattodea\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Blattodea\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eBlattodea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e), which are all within the \u003ca class=\"mw-redirect\" title=\"Superorder\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Superorder\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003esuperorder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca title=\"Dictyoptera\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Dictyoptera\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eDictyoptera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. Mantises are sometimes confused with stick insects (\u003ca title=\"Phasmatodea\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Phasmatodea\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003ePhasmatodea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e), other elongated insects such as \u003ca title=\"Grasshopper\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Grasshopper\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003egrasshoppers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e (\u003ca title=\"Orthoptera\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Orthoptera\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eOrthoptera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e), or other more distantly related insects with \u003ca title=\"Raptorial\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Raptorial\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eraptorial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e forelegs such as mantisflies (\u003ca title=\"Mantispidae\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Mantispidae\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eMantispidae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e). Mantises are mostly \u003ca title=\"Ambush predator\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ambush_predator\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eambush predators\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, but a few ground-dwelling species are found actively pursuing their prey. They normally live for about a year. In cooler climates, the adults lay eggs in autumn, then die. The eggs are protected by their hard capsules and hatch in the spring. Females sometimes practice \u003ca title=\"Sexual cannibalism\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sexual_cannibalism\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003esexual cannibalism\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, eating their mates after\u003c\/span\u003e copulation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; color: #0000ff;\"\u003eCollectible Wildlife Toys is the market leader in providing high quality, realistic toys of all types! 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