“Despite her pious demeanor, the female praying mantis is more like a femme fatale. She lures males with pheromones. The prospective mate engages in a courtship dance. If he is deemed worthy, they will mate. As the mating nears the end, the female will bite off his head”
“Eww!” the students exclaim.
“But that won’t stop the male. He will continue mating.”
The students giggle. Mr. Daniels smiles. “Laugh now,” he thinks to himself. “But one day you too will lose your head for love.”