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The red worm, aka red earthworm, red wiggler, or rainbow worm, can be found on every continent, sans Antarctica. They prefer soil that is high in organic content, preferably containing feces (poop). Due to their global presence and abundant nature, these critters are not currently listed by the IUCN. First […]

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The title of world’s heaviest cockroach goes to the giant burrowing cockroach, aka rhinoceros cockroach or Queensland giant cockroach. These insects hail from subtropical and tropical parts of Queensland, Australia. These hefty bugs are third in length behind the madagascar hissing cockroach (#2) and the Megaloblatta longipennis (#1). Due to […]

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There are approximately 200 known species of caecilian. However, you’ll be hard pressed to find one, as they spend their time underground or in the water. Caecilian is pronounced ‘seh-SILL-yun’. They are legless and lack arms. In most cases, their eyes are just grey bumps under the skin. But you […]

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