The Beautiful Complexity of the Amazon’s Praying Mantises

[The age of exploration is far from over]( [TED]( September 2, 2022 TODAY'S TED TALK [The colorful, shapeshifting wonder of the Amazon's praying mantises]( 11 minutes · TED2022 In this captivating talk, journey into the surprisingly colorful nights of the Amazon Rainforest, as artistic entomologist Leo Lanna and designer Lvcas Fiat introduce us to the shapeshifting wonder of a creature they've fallen in love with: the praying mantis. Using an innovative approach that fuses science, art and conservation, Lanna and Fiat uncover the unimaginable biodiversity in this natural kingdom, proving that the age of exploration on Earth is far from over. [Watch now »]( Playlist of the Day [Unexpected lessons from the animal world]( Unexpected lessons from the animal world These TED speakers gained remarkable knowledge by closely studying animal behavior. What do their insights mean for you? [Watch »]( 7 talks EXPLORE TED MEMBERSHIP ideas shaping the future]( Are you a forward-thinker? Join TED’s [first-ever salon with the Bezos Scholars]( Friday, Sept. 9 from 10:30am-12pm ET to hear new visions of the future from emerging leaders who are actively shaking up our workplaces, financial institutions, the arts and more. Get inspired by live TED Talks and musical performances in this event all about making change for a better tomorrow! [RSVP now »]( Download the TED app [App store]( [Google Play]( Copyright © 2022 TED, All rights reserved. You're receiving the TED Talks daily email because you subscribed to it on TED.com. (Was this forwarded by a friend? You can sign up here: ) [unsubscribe from this list]( [update subscription preferences]( [view email in browser](