#prayingmantis #mantis #entomology #insect #insects #insectfacts #bugslife #wildlifefacts #naturelovers #naturefacts Known for their predatory prowess and a mating ritual that defies logic, praying mantises turn romance into a gruesome affair. From their sexual cannibalism to their ability to mate without a head, the life story of these insects is a fascinating tale of survival and adaptation. | Critters On Demand

This brings a whole new meaning to head over heels in love – and this mantis, has completely lost his head. The female false garden mantis (Pseudomantis albofimbriata) consumes her partner’s head before they mate… From the beautiful to the bizarre, don’t miss nature’s greatest displays with #TheMatingGame. Find out more 👉 https://www.bbcearth.com/shows/the-mating-game | BBC Earth