Mantis Connection

05/11/2026

Hello. I’m the Praying Mantis (well, 200 of us). Sorry we look like a piece of dried foam or "pre-chewed gum" on your hedge.

You’re doing your March "spring cleaning" in the garden, and you’re tempted to snip this twig off and toss it in the green bin. Please don't. This is an Ootheca. Inside this hardened, weather-proof foam are hundreds of tiny mantises waiting for the first warm week of April to hatch.

We are the only insect that can turn its head 180 degrees to hunt.

When we hatch, we will disperse throughout your garden and spend the entire summer eating grasshoppers, flies, and moths. We are the ultimate "stealth" pest control. We don't need chemicals; we just need a place to wake up.

What to do:
If you find one of these while pruning, just move that specific twig to a safe, upright spot in a bush elsewhere. Don't bring it inside (unless you want 200 tiny roommates), and don't throw it in the trash.

I’m sorry I look like a piece of garbage.
But your vegetable garden will be guarded all summer because of me.

05/11/2026

05/10/2026

We waited 4 months for this baby first one from Sam and Samantha. I look forward to many more

04/22/2026

04/22/2026

🔥 🐿️This is the Yellow-throated marten – The Fearless Forest Hunter! 😲

Native to the forests of South and Southeast Asia, this striking mammal is known for its bold black head, golden-yellow chest, and long bushy tail. Despite its cute appearance, it’s a powerful and agile predator.

Yellow-throated martens are incredibly active during the day, leaping through trees and across rocks in search of food. They eat a wide variety of prey, from fruits and insects to birds and even small deer!
Unlike many other martens, they are not shy and often travel in pairs or small groups, making them even more effective hunters.

✨ Did you know: The yellow-throated marten is one of the few predators brave enough to take on animals larger than itself—and sometimes wins!