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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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Zori the degu
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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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Hans
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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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#11

Snapdragon Seed Pods Look Like Skulls

Snapdragon Seed Pods Look Like Skulls

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#12

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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#18

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

I feel quite sorry for them really as they're just trying not to drown

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

OK, I must be officially weird, because my heart breaks for the poor beasties stuck in the flood...

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

No. You officially have a kind heart! And if you look down this row of comments- you'll see that you are very rare and very needed in our society today. Try and spread that weirdness will you please!!!!!

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

Mother nature is really very dependent upon worms. I agree with whomever was feeling sorry for them. But i always try to go out after a hard rain and get them off the sidewalk and back into the yard before the sun comes out.

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

Same. I always think the neighbors wonder just what I am doing, squatting repeatedly all up and down the driveway. Just your neighborhood worm rescue, reporting for duty.

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

This is Horror Movie Stuff .. I’m never going to Unsee this . AHHHHH

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

They lived quietly in the yard for ages, bothering nobody, until a catastrophe brought them to the attention of the dreaded homo sapiens...

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

Those are 'cleaner' bugs. They help things decompose and turn into good dirt for plants. They can stay.

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

No it doesn't. But if you think so, maybe YOU need to burn... They are just animals trying to survive, put them in a bucket and bring them somewhere less flooded.

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F**k you i Hate this s**t it needs to burn and die in toxic acid after being irradiated with gama radiation.

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

I need to find this pole. Right now! *eyes maniacally flashing and wide with zoological interest

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

I saw something artistic in this! It is sad how we humans think that some other creatures need to "burn" just because they look "gross" or "scary". I imagine we are not very pretty in their eyes either! Be kind! If it grosses you out, look away! But dont kill it and dont convince others of your views.

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

Worms are essential for good soil health. I would be trying to save them before they dehydrate and put them back safely.

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

Ive always tried to save as many as I can from the pavement before it becomes too hot and dry. I feel so badly for the lil guys.

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

Sad to see how they can peacefully live together but we humans can not!

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

Worms breathe through their skin, so they need to get out of the water. I raise Red Wigglers for their castings to use as fertilizer in my garden. I feed them my kitchen scraps.

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Jia Kia
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I normaly would scoop them in a bucket and drop them in my garden because I like bugs and their good for plants.

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

just kick the pillar over. Wait what? no, not into the river, do you think i'm a sick wierdo? The other way, onto the ground so they can escape!

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

I feel bad for any living thing that is struggling desperately to save it's life.

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

It looks like there was a flood or the ground is over saturated. It's a survival act. They're going to higher ground.

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

Yeah...it's already red and black. ....BUT they are very useful and I feel sorry for them being stuck in the flood.

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

I knew we shouldn't have used those ancient temple stones for the fence!

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Charlie Thomson
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you have chickens or anything else that eats that stuff problem solved

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Wiggetha Reaperella
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Humans would do the same in this situation... but some humans would push others off. The insects don’t do that and they are helpful to Mother Earth, I like humans.. the person who said this needs to burn - shame on you !

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

i wouldn't kill them, i would just stay away from them

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

Whoever said they need to burn...Needs to burn. JUST BECAUSE OF HOW THEY LOOK, DOESN'T MEAN YOU CAN JUST KILL THEM FOR NO REASON. THEY AHVE DONE NOTHING TO YOU!

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

The fish are going to be biting today. S**t! You can feed an army!

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

What are those red worms? I love earthworms but the red ones kind of freak me out. Do they eat blood or something?

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

Nightmare just came true. This is beyond disgusting.

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

Absolutely disgusting, I'd burn them not that i don't like them it looks nasty asf

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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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#25

Articulated Cobra Skeleton

Articulated Cobra Skeleton

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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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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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Zori the degu
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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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This Snake Covered In Ticks

This Snake Covered In Ticks

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Ellis
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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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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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One Big Spider

One Big Spider

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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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#49

The Largest Scar You'll Ever See

The Largest Scar You'll Ever See

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Close Up Of Moth Outside My Window

Close Up Of Moth Outside My Window

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