The Cannibalistic Mating Ritual of the Praying Mantis
For the praying mantis, sex becomes an act of cannibalism. The Strange, Sexual Journey of the Male Seahorse https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vaVcdYx0qWY Check Out Wild Sex on Facebook! -...
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The praying mantis appears to be such a zen and calm creature. After all, the prayer is directly in it’s name! But the praying is understandable considering any sexual encounter for the male mantis, might be fatal. Praying mantis’ are characterized by the unique and specialized behavior of sexual cannibalism. The sperm transfer process can be quite lengthy, so this means that it’s important for a male to occupy his female partner's’ attention for as long as possible. More time equals more of his own sperm making its way into her reproductive tract AND less time for other males to have a similar chance. And one good strategy to maximize his monopoly on a female's’ time is by letting her reach back, rip off his head, and begin to consume it. A...
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The praying mantis appears to be such a zen and calm creature. After all, the prayer is directly in it’s name! But the praying is understandable considering any sexual encounter for the male mantis, might be fatal. Praying mantis’ are characterized by the unique and specialized behavior of sexual cannibalism. The sperm transfer process can be quite lengthy, so this means that it’s important for a male to occupy his female partner's’ attention for as long as possible. More time equals more of his own sperm making its way into her reproductive tract AND less time for other males to have a similar chance. And one good strategy to maximize his monopoly on a female's’ time is by letting her reach back, rip off his head, and begin to consume it. A...
