Courtney Barnett: Creature of Habit (Praying Mantis Science with Jessica Ware)
Podcast: Sing for SciencePublished On: Thu Apr 30 2026
Description: Australian songwriter Courtney Barnett joins entomologist Jessica Ware to explore the science and symbolism of the praying mantis. From ancient folklore to evolutionary behavior—including its infamous mating habits—they unpack what this strange, still creature is really doing… and why we can’t stop projecting meaning onto it.
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