Mantodeology (PRAYING MANTISES) with Lohitashwa Garikipati
Ologies with Alie Ward
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Exploring the World of Mantises: Care, Conservation, and Curiosity
This chapter delves into the ethical considerations of keeping mantises as pets, emphasizing responsible care and containment for non-native species. The discussion covers the challenges posed by non-native mantis species in the US, dispels myths about praying mantises being endangered, and highlights the recent surge in discovering new species. The chapter also addresses the predators of mantises, the challenges in studying them, and concludes with advice for aspiring scientists and a whimsical exchange about favorite mantises.
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