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While we as humans continue to try (and fail) to live in peace and harmony, it is worth remembering that the world around us is a brutal, unforgiving place.

We have tamed our lives to such an extent that it is easy to turn a blind eye to the horrors of nature, sure, we as a species are far more damaging to our planet than all others put together, but let's not pretend that it's all sweetness and light out there!

This list, compiled by Bored Panda, is a reminder that we live in a scary world. Some of these things are simply wonders of nature that we may not like the look of, like spiders and centipedes. Some show the raw power of the elements, while others illustrate the horrific things that other creatures to do each other in order to survive. All of these things are awe-inspiring examples of nature, something not to be feared, but to be respected. Scroll down below to check them out for yourself, and let us know what you think in the comments!

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Wrap Around Spider, Named For Its Ability To Flatten And Wrap Its Body Around Tree Limbs

Wrap Around Spider, Named For Its Ability To Flatten And Wrap Its Body Around Tree Limbs

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Spiderbro Guarding Me From Malaria Outside My Window

Spiderbro Guarding Me From Malaria Outside My Window

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love "pet" spiders, as I call them. They live in one corner of your apartment, feed on insects and sometimes climb down to investigate your belongings. If I happen to become roommates with one, I always make a point to leave some water for it to drink, if it needs it. My favourite spider of this kind used to live in my mom's bedroom. It only had 5 legs and we named it Oggie. The tiny spider loved to crawl on my mom's sketches(she's an engineer) and kept her company. I was 5 at the time and it was one of the first examples of invertebrates' personalities I was to see.

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Xylaria Polymorpha, Commonly Known As Dead Man's Fingers, Is A Saprobic Fungus

Xylaria Polymorpha, Commonly Known As Dead Man's Fingers, Is A Saprobic Fungus

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You can almost feel them reaching for your feet...first gently stroking, then all of a sudden gripping fast...

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#5

A Firefly Kept Right On Flashing After Being Eaten By A Frog

A Firefly Kept Right On Flashing After Being Eaten By A Frog

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This Frog Was Found All Dried Up And Withered Outside The Store In The Morning... The Store Manager Said, "Let's Try Splashing Some Water On It," And Holy Sh*t It Came Back To Life

This Frog Was Found All Dried Up And Withered Outside The Store In The Morning... The Store Manager Said, "Let's Try Splashing Some Water On It," And Holy Sh*t It Came Back To Life

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Something similar happened to me once, but well, the other way round. I was on a sea holiday and came upon a large blue dragonfly, drowned in the sea. Now, I was saddened for the poor thing, but also ecstatic, for I have a collection of pinned insects, all of which were found dead, for I just can't bring myself to kill alive ones for the purpose. I carried it around in my palm, wondering where exactly was I to put it, for I didn't have any other dragonflies and the thing was huge. Suddenly, it moved! A second later, again! It became progressively more active, until it could stand on its legs and turn his head around in curiosity! I separated its wings carefully(they stuck to each other from the salty water) and it shook itself a little. I left it cleaning itself on an oak on a quiet path and I do hope it recovered completely. :)

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Damn Nature, You Scary...

Damn Nature, You Scary...

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A planting enthusiast wasn’t scared of anything, but when they found a skull of a 50 year old oojomaku breed, their life changed.

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My Mum's Toilet After A Recent Flood

My Mum's Toilet After A Recent Flood

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Nadja Lambacher
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I actually think those frogs are cute. Not the best place to find them, but not terrifying.

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Zenozenobee
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yep, maybe the "nope" is more about the fact that "nope, I wouldn't use those toilets and bother these cuties".

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Charl Marx
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

See, I'd be fine touching the frogs, but not the toilet. 🤮

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

those poor frogs so far away from home and nature, I hope she managed to release them again where they belong.

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Rachel Hutton
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Actually due to the whereabouts of a lot of homes in Australia, these little critters are likely not that far from their natural habitat. :) Especially where I used to live in far North Queensland, this is more common an occurrence than one may think.

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When I see things like that, my first thought is always: "Are the frogs [snakes, crocodiles etc] ok?". Hope these froggies were carefully placed outside.

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Ellis
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

“Of course you can do your business in the kitchen sink today, I understand”

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Magdalina777
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Awwwww dear! I hope none of the frogs got hurt during or after that...frogs are super cute <3 Although admittedly not in your toilet probably but still

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love frogs and toads but would probably have a fit if I walkled in to this unexpectedly

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Ellis
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I’d still have a fit walking into this expectedly. I don’t think anything can mentally prepare you for a confrontation like this

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Hans
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Choke valves should be mandatory in flood-prone areas!

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Lisa DeJarnette
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Absolutely. I just seen where a snake came though a toilet of a home that two college kids were renting here in Florida. It ended up being :per one of them"31/2'-4' long and 4"at its widest part" they actually fished it out with a pole and line, with a loop in the line , because they did not know if it was poison or not. It was a missing boa that had escaped from someone else. I think they said about a mile away. That would literally be my dying day.

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

All the frogs are probably thinking "What am I doing here what is this giant thing staring at me"

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Wyndmere
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Any place can be a sanctuary in a storm. These little guys survived there.

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Saint Jimmy
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"We would like to talk to you about your cars extended warranty"

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Jill Bussey
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You have to kiss an awful lot of frogs before you find your prince!

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Just make me want to gag seeing them crawl out of sh** but they are cute though

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Marnie Payne
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

this would initially scare me for not expecting it not for an ick factor. of course id scream like a kid once they started hopping around, but they are cute

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Alexandra Perry
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Better than rats coming up out of the sewer and yes, that has happened. ALOT!!

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Angielow
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

THIS IS EXCATLEE WHAY AI H8 FUGZ I CHSNT EVFN TYPE ANFYTHING OTU

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My husband is scared of frogs and we kept having a frog turn up in our toilet and shower. It was coming down an exhaust vent on the roof and then up through the toilet. The first time it showed up on the handle of the shower and my husband screamed a high pitched scream and then accused me of playing a prank on him. I went in to see what he was talking about and found this little guy looking right at me unperturbed. He came back daily to visit, usually via the toilet. I told my husband if he came back again I was going to keep him as a pet. HA! He didn't like that idea and we ended up relocating him to a marshy area a half mile away. Froggy-5b7...75a9d9.jpg Froggy-5b7813375a9d9.jpg

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Just what you want to go fine when you sit down & forgot to turn on the light ? Hell no !;=]]

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Amanda Raynes
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Its terrifying they are covered in filth and in the house gross!

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Nope nope nope nope nope nope nope nope nope nope nope nope nope nope nope

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Bobby Whittemore
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I never had worn gloves when handling frogs, but this would be the exception.

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Jennifer Marshall
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Omg! I would be thrilled! I kept a gray tree frog for 3 winters. Would let her go each spring and she came back!

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Aileen Grist
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How do you move them on? Catch them and put them outside - or can you flush them without doing any harm

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Kirsten Preston
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wot did you have for dinner last night? ;-) Seriously though the frogs are really cute.

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Carol Harrison
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Love little frogs. In this case, though, the question is when and how do you make it possible to handle them w/o gloves?

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BusLady
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Anyone seen Kermit in there? Miss Piggy is looking for him. 🐷🐸

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Sue Garnhum
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not so cute when you get up to use the toilet in the middle of the night! Auugggh!

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To Blave
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What hellhole does this person live in? That place is filthy.

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Ellis
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think that the dirt came from the flood (like the frogs). Did you think the toilet would stay sparkling clean and the flood would only push the frogs in the toilet?

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Ashley Fernandes
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Awwwww poor froggy. They're adorable and harmless. The damage to the house is worse.

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Elena Adams
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I fear frogs to death. I would move out instantly, just looking at this makes me cringe

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glowworm2
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So, do we use a plumber's snake or an actual snake for this infestation?

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#11

Snapdragon Seed Pods Look Like Skulls

Snapdragon Seed Pods Look Like Skulls

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Those Fishes Are Literally Lit

Those Fishes Are Literally Lit

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This Is A Hammerhead Bat And Is By Far The Creepiest Animal I've Seen

This Is A Hammerhead Bat And Is By Far The Creepiest Animal I've Seen

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This Is Why You Always Have To Check The Toilet In Australia

This Is Why You Always Have To Check The Toilet In Australia

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The Clathrus Archeri Fungus Resembles Some Pretty Metal Tentacles Sprouting From An Alien Egg When It Blooms

The Clathrus Archeri Fungus Resembles Some Pretty Metal Tentacles Sprouting From An Alien Egg When It Blooms

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Ladies and Gentlemen
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have watched too many alien movies which have gutted my mind to point that I refuse to believe its a plant! Fck me, I am running from here and calling ARMY, NAVY or fckng SWAT team.

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Currently Renovating Our Floors. Seems Everyone Has Come Out Of Hiding

Currently Renovating Our Floors. Seems Everyone Has Come Out Of Hiding

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That was in your house and you just chilled and took a picture of it. Your bravery has no end

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#20

All I Know Is That It Needs To Burn

All I Know Is That It Needs To Burn

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#21

Deer Skull After Sitting In Water For Over A Year

Deer Skull After Sitting In Water For Over A Year

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The Frog That Caught A Spider

The Frog That Caught A Spider

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

...that wriggled and wriggled and jiggled inside her. She swallowed the spider to catch the fly. I don't know why she swallowed the fly, perhaps she'll die.

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#23

A Leopard Seal Peering Through A Veil Of Plankton

A Leopard Seal Peering Through A Veil Of Plankton

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Acid Spitting Ants

Acid Spitting Ants

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What the f***!?! Do these exist? What part of evolution came up with that?

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Articulated Cobra Skeleton

Articulated Cobra Skeleton

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#26

Black Swallower Died Trying To Eat A Fish 4 Times Its Size

Black Swallower Died Trying To Eat A Fish 4 Times Its Size

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The Statue Being Swallowed By A Tree

The Statue Being Swallowed By A Tree

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Once upon a time there was a man who did very bad things. The emperor turned him into a statue and trapped him in a tree. If he's freed the whole world is doomed. I made up this story

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#28

A Lizard Eating A Cockroach Alive At My House Porch

A Lizard Eating A Cockroach Alive At My House Porch

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My Dad Sent Me This Photo. Water Mocassin? Tennessee

My Dad Sent Me This Photo. Water Mocassin? Tennessee

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Give a snake a fish an he'll eat it. Teach a snake to fish and he'll become the fishing rod.

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#30

Attack Of Legionary Ants (Also Known As Army Ants Or Marabunta) To A Wasp Honeycomb

Attack Of Legionary Ants (Also Known As Army Ants Or Marabunta) To A Wasp Honeycomb

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#31

Chameleon Mummified Alive By The Tropical Sun

Chameleon Mummified Alive By The Tropical Sun

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The Inside Of A Gooses Mouth

The Inside Of A Gooses Mouth

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well, I knew they have teeth, but I didn't know they have some on the tongue as well!

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#33

This Snake Covered In Ticks

This Snake Covered In Ticks

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Didn’t think I could ever feel sorry for a snake, until I saw this post...

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#34

These New Fish Species Can Survive In Volcanoes And They’re The Stuff Of Nightmares

These New Fish Species Can Survive In Volcanoes And They’re The Stuff Of Nightmares

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#35

After A Weekend Storm In New England, A Puffer Fish Was Found In A Tree

After A Weekend Storm In New England, A Puffer Fish Was Found In A Tree

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#37

A Mother Whip Spider Carrying Her Babies On Her Back

A Mother Whip Spider Carrying Her Babies On Her Back

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#38

5-Legged Frog That Lives In The Marsh Behind Our Neighborhood

5-Legged Frog That Lives In The Marsh Behind Our Neighborhood

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#39

This Hornets Nest Looks Kind Of Like A Hornet’s Head

This Hornets Nest Looks Kind Of Like A Hornet’s Head

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#40

Dolphin Caught A Squid, Trailing The Ink Behind It

Dolphin Caught A Squid, Trailing The Ink Behind It

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#43

This Spider Web That Looks Like A Spider-Man Mask

This Spider Web That Looks Like A Spider-Man Mask

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#44

The Giant Isopod, Found In The Deep Seas And Is An Example Of Deep-Sea Gigantism

The Giant Isopod, Found In The Deep Seas And Is An Example Of Deep-Sea Gigantism

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#45

One Big Spider

One Big Spider

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#47

Goliath Tiger Fish, Congo River

Goliath Tiger Fish, Congo River

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When you boss tells you a joke which isn't funny at all, but you gotta pretend its funny as heck!

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#48

Sweet Potato Creepily Resembles Human Heart

Sweet Potato Creepily Resembles Human Heart

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The Largest Scar You'll Ever See

The Largest Scar You'll Ever See

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#50

Close Up Of Moth Outside My Window

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