And finally, the orchid mantis is the first animal known to mimic an entire flower (color, petals, etc.) — not just part of it — to attract insects of its own accord. Zebras also use cryptic ...

There's no one right answer when it comes to how often you should water an orchid—this will vary depending on various factors, including sunlight, temperature, potting medium, orchid variety ...

Some people -- and animals -- will go to any lengths to attract ... The pseudo-copulation strategy of the orchid enables it to spread its genes widely. The mimicry is near-perfect.

While there are between 25,000 and 30,000 orchid species, the most common—and the one most people will have at home—is the moth orchid (Phalaenopsis). Just like any other plant, moth orchids ...

Why would a plant give up its reliance on photosynthesis and instead 'steal' from fungi?" The orchid Oreorchis patens offers a prime opportunity to study this question, as it is a partial parasite ...

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - The Mesker Park Zoo’s Orchid Escape made its return earlier tonight. Zoo officials welcomed folks to enjoy a bit of Latin American culture tonight. People had the ...