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The dubious dtella, aka dubious four-clawed gecko, common house gecko, or native Australian house gecko, hails from northern New South Wales, Queensland, some islands of the Great Barrier Reef, and the Torres Strait. These geckos may face the threats of habitat loss and invasive species, and with them predation, but […]

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The weevil can be found on every continent sans Antarctica. The majority of weevils are considered pests as they can destroy crops. Weevils are listed anywhere from Data Deficient to Critically Endangered by the IUCN. These insects tolerate a wide range of habitats, based on the species, from deserts to […]

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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 structures. These arachnids are synanthropic (benefit from humans and their environmental modifications). Due to their abundance, these […]

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The common fruit fly is not only a pest insect but also used extensively in laboratory research. So, don’t discard them just yet. Fruit flies can be found on every continent, sans Antarctica. There are approximately 1,500 known species of fruit flies. Each 1 a little different than the other. […]

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There are certainly more than 1 species of mite in the world. This article will talk of mites in general. Mites belong to 2 very large categories of arachnids: Acariformes (the most diverse of the 2 suborders) and Parasitiformes (a superorder of arachnids). Mites have a simple, unsegmented body design. […]

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The fox snake, aka foxsnake, is native to Canada and the United States. There are 2 known subspecies: the western and eastern fox snake. They prefer forest edges, open woodlands, prairies, fields, meadows, pastures near streams, marshes, and a variety of other wetland habitats. Even though they suffer at the […]

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Often thought of as dumb, dirty animals who spread diseases like rabies, the opossum is one very misunderstood North American animal. The fact of the matter is opossums are cleaner, more intelligent, and more beneficial to humans than many realize. Sure they aren’t going to win any beauty contests, but […]

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