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The Purple Tree Tarantula

21 November, 2023
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The purple tree tarantula, aka Ecuador purple pinktoe, purple tarantula, or Ecuadorian purple tarantula, hails from the Amazonian region of Ecuador. These critters belong to the family Theraphosidae. They prefer agricultural

The 6-Eyed Sand Spider

18 July, 2023
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The 6-eyed sand spider is touted as being the most venomous spider in the world. The species in this article hails from Namibia and South Africa. They prefer sandy dunes. But they can also be found among rocky crevices and rubble. 1 thing is for

The Curly-Haired Tarantula

30 June, 2023
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The curly-haired tarantula is so named due to the hairs that cover their body having a slight curl to them. These cool critters can be found in Costa Rica and Nicaragua. They’re also found in specialty

The Killer Bee

22 June, 2023
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The killer bee, aka Africanized bee or Africanized honey bee, is another example of experimentation gone terribly wrong. The goal of Brazilian scientists was to crossbreed the European honey bee with the African

The Australian Desert Scorpion

14 June, 2023
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The Australian desert scorpion, aka desert robust scorpion, desert scorpion, or inland scorpion, hails from southwestern Queensland, across South Australia, the southern Northern Territory, northwestern New South

The Speedy and Defensive Tiger Beetle

9 June, 2023
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The tiger beetle can be found just about worldwide, sans Antarctica. They prefer sand bars, woodland paths, swamplands, and barren ground scrublands. Tiger beetles are aggressive hunters of insects. These

The Fascinating Bristle Worm

30 May, 2023
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The bristle worm, aka bristleworm or polychaete, can be found in primarily saltwater environments, but can also be found in brackish (mildly salty) and even freshwater habitats. Bristle worms exist the world over

The Common House Spider

26 May, 2023
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The common house spider, aka American house spider, can be found just about anywhere in North America. They can dwell in attics, backyards, barns, basements, gardens, sheds, and most other types of man-made

The Robber Fly

24 May, 2023
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Feared by insects the world over, it’s the robber fly. These little winged assassins can be found just about everywhere, but are particularly fond of arid and sunny climates. Their name is derived from their habit of

The Unsightly Mealybug

16 May, 2023
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The mealybug is a member of the scale insect family. These plant pests are found throughout the world, sans Antarctica. These critters prefer warm, humid environments in which to thrive. This is why they are typical

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