Gov. Roy Cooper with his “grand-dog” Ben, who enjoys “sitting on his loved one's feet and licking himself,” according to a Facebook page created for the governor’s pets. First Pets of North Carolina ...

Gov. Roy Cooper’s two dogs, two cats and pet praying mantis now have their own Facebook page. The page “First Pets of North Carolina” includes photos of all five pets that have moved into the governor ...

The praying mantis got its name from the Greek word mantikos, which means soothsayer or prophet. This name was given to them because of the unique way this insect rests with its forelegs clasped ...

Winnifred “Fred” Cooper, the “First Mantis of NC,” has died, according to Gov. Roy Cooper’s daughter, Natalie. Cooper’s daughter, an insect enthusiast, announced Fred’s passing Monday on the family’s ...

Winnifred “Fred” Cooper, the “First Mantis of NC,” has died, according to Gov. Roy Cooper’s daughter, Natalie. Cooper’s daughter, an insect enthusiast, announced Fred’s passing Monday on the family’s ...