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Sun is shining, birds are chirping, and the living is easy. We’d like to think of nature this way. But it moves in mysterious ways and it’s called Mother Nature for a reason.

You see, upon a closer look, things are hella odd and creepy out there. Think of it as a horror movie of its own league starring sci-fi-like creatures, unusual anomalies, bizarre plants and animals, and sightings that push you to the brink of saying "I’m out."

Bored Panda has compiled a spine-chilling fresh list for your next nightmare. Get ready for sweaty palms and don’t say I didn’t warn you. Before you are done and safely out of this whole ordeal, there’s part 1, part 2, and part 3 waiting one click away. No NOPEs allowed after this point.

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I Watched This Guy Fight Off A Bird 10 Times His Size. This Was His Victory Pose For A Good 10+ Minutes As The Bird Perched On A Power Line, Defeated

I Watched This Guy Fight Off A Bird 10 Times His Size. This Was His Victory Pose For A Good 10+ Minutes As The Bird Perched On A Power Line, Defeated

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Bald Eagle Size vs. Grey Wolf, Caught On Trail Cam

Bald Eagle Size vs. Grey Wolf, Caught On Trail Cam

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Our planet is populated with both odd and amusing plants and animals. Some of them have been surrounded by myth and misunderstanding, and some we still know little about. David Attenborough’s series “Natural Curiosities” has revealed the remarkable evolutionary traits behind some of the most mystical wonders of the natural world.

Some of the quirky animals include flamingos, who survive in hot volcanic lakes by filtering out microscopic algae; salamanders that can regrow entire limbs; problem-solving crows that design intricate tools; and hippos, who secrete a vivid red mucus that acts as sunscreen.

#4

Bees Killing A Murder Hornet By Raising Their Temperature In Order To Cook It Alive

Bees Killing A Murder Hornet By Raising Their Temperature In Order To Cook It Alive

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#5

Your Chances Of Getting Killed By A Group Of Frogs Are Low But Never Zero

Your Chances Of Getting Killed By A Group Of Frogs Are Low But Never Zero

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In an interview with Radio Times, David Attenborough recounted the particularly peculiar case of a greenfly that’s nearly all female. “Inside they are already pregnant. And inside the baby that’s inside the mother there’s another one. So you’ve got three generations all in one animal.” As bizarre as it sounds, that’s a very common insect we don’t really think of much.

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#8

I Think I Found The Entrance To The Spider-Verse

I Think I Found The Entrance To The Spider-Verse

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#10

What, Exactly, Was The Sequence Of Events That LED To This?

What, Exactly, Was The Sequence Of Events That LED To This?

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#11

Here’s A Possum Yelling At A Bald Eagle

Here’s A Possum Yelling At A Bald Eagle

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#12

I Was In The Middle Of A Zoom When I Noticed This

I Was In The Middle Of A Zoom When I Noticed This

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#13

Nature Is Scary As Hell

Nature Is Scary As Hell

The Sandbox Tree also known as the "Dynamite Tree" grows exploding fruits. When fully mature, they explode with a loud bang and fling their hard, flattened seeds at speeds of up to 150 miles per hour and distances of over 60 feet. The shrapnel can seriously injure any person or animal in its path. As bad as this is, the exploding seed pods are only one of the ways that a sandbox tree can inflict harm.
The fruit of the sandbox tree is poisonous, causing vomiting, diarrhea and cramps if ingested. The tree sap is said to cause an angry red rash, and it can blind you if it gets in your eyes. It has been used to make poison darts.

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

Wow. The person who said nature is beautiful has CLEARLY never seen this tree!

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#14

The Harpy Eagle's Huge Talons Can Be As Large As A Bear's Claws, And Its Legs Can Be Almost As Thick As A Man's Wrist

The Harpy Eagle's Huge Talons Can Be As Large As A Bear's Claws, And Its Legs Can Be Almost As Thick As A Man's Wrist

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

Seeing pics like this makes me wonder why we didn't realise birds evolved from dinosaurs years ago

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#15

My Mom Found This Skull With A Chrysalis Inside The Eye Socket

My Mom Found This Skull With A Chrysalis Inside The Eye Socket

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#17

Tick Season Is Here, Make Sure To Check Every Spot

Tick Season Is Here, Make Sure To Check Every Spot

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#20

If I Saw This In My Bathroom Corner, I’d Burn My House Down

If I Saw This In My Bathroom Corner, I’d Burn My House Down

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

I need a paper bag to breath into and a session with my therapist. We may all have PTSD after seeing this image.

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

Looks like a huntsman with her babies. Australia is not for the faint of heart ;)

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

I am really glad I did not run into something like this when I lived there as a teenager many moons ago. Thank goodness my experience was limited to cute furry folks.

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Hello it Smee
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I am not sure what the 2nd thing I would do about this is... but I am sure the 1st thing I would do is s**t my pant in terror.

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

Looks like a nightmare straight out of the movie Anachrophobia.

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

Well, I love spiders but I have to admit that I would scream bloody murder anyway. How do you get rid of SO MANY without killing them? Maybe lock the room and don#t enter for a month or so...

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Janet L Burnett
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Gads!! Just how many babies are there that will soon be her size? ... Get the Flame Throwers - Torch the building!!!

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

I really have a profound appreciation of spiders but, man, THIS and all of THAT CAN NEVER LIVE IN MY HOUSE.

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

Awwww- a mama and her babies ...... her....thousands of babies ..... KILL THEM!! KILL THEM ALL!!

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

I'm usually the one to put spiders outside in our family, I just can't kill them. I'm not afraid of spiders and they help fight harmful insects. But if I saw this, the whole neighbourhood would hear my screams...

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

That's not a web, those are zillions of baby spiders! Run! Flamethrower!

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

Can you throw a quarter down there so we can get an idea of "actual size" ?? because I'm seeing a spider that's 3 ft wide

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

yup. definitely nightmare material. i wonder how big it is for real. I need something in there for comparison/scale. Will lighter fluid and matches work, or do I need a flamethrower?

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

.... Where does this spider live in the world? I am freaking out now :D

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

That's the grandmother and it's the only gift she gets on Mother's day from the brats she reared.

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

Spray spray spray spray spray spray spray spray spray spray spray spray KILL IT!!!!!

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

HOW DO YOU HAVE TIME TO TAKE PICTURES???????? GRAB ALL THE HAIRSPRAY, LIGHTERS, FLAMETHROWERS, AND MATCHES THAT YOU OWN!!!!!!!!

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

It's probably a massive bird-eating tarantula with all her little babies. Even scarier each of them will probably grow to the size of dinner plates

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

Huntsman spiders have low toxicity venom. Because they kill though fright!

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Warda Toor◉_◉
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'd rather die then seeing this anywhere I live [Packs bags and leaves her house to live in a hotel].

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

Unrelated, I have a serious clinical phobia of spiders, and one time I saw a daddy long legs making a lil web using the corner in a bathroom, and now I can't go into corner stalls. This was over a decade ago. If I saw that, I might not go into bathrooms period.

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

Holy hell... how does she feed them all? Oh wait, even more serious holy hell - those babies will have babies...

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

The huntsman is a fairly harmless species. They don't want to bite you and if they do, you won't need a doctor (except, maybe, for a weak heart). Redbacks are like black widows and also a little dangerous. Funnel-web males are life-threatening. Australia is so full of surprises.

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PhotoJenic12
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Actually her nurturing and dedication is quite heart warming. From a safe distance.

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

IF you made to the can of gas before I did. And the lighter, don't forget the lighter.

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

When I was camping in Costa Rica, I was stumbling through the woods at night looking for a place to defecate. Then I saw a spider around this size; I let out a bloodcurdling scream and ran. (And I like spiders.)

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

ALL babies are cute. Here lil fellas....will yer mom let you play?

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Aduain Captor
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There's this one smart post that goes something like "Here we don't 'burn it with fire' or 'nope the f**k out' because spiders are incredible and intelligent animals who are in most cases completely harmless to humans. This just enables a harmful stigma towards these creatures for no reason other than fear culture. If it's unacceptable to say 'kill that cat' or 'burn that dog, it's disgusting', then really the same should work for spiders." I just really do not understand the hate towards these beautiful beings. I have held and interacted with spiders many times and not even once have they tried hurting me.

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Anthony Torres
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

wth how did it get in there, don't be like in arachnophobia tho.

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

Everyone saying she must have been there for awhile to feel safe,pop out a 1000+ babies. Where in the hell is the daddy? He must be near by hanging out maybe?? ..nope.

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

They are generally harmless and will not attack. I have two living in my house I have named Ralph and Fred. They destroy flies and other bugs and they've never bothered me. They are not venomous but can give a nasty bite but only after being very harassed.

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

At first I thought it was dirt underneath the spider. I looked closer and "OH GOD THEYRE BABY SPIDERS!"

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

Wolf Spider i think, Sits comfortably balance on your fingers and the palm of your hand Big.

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

Just out of curiosity (not volunteering), but is re-homing even a possibility?

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Kris “ADHD_Carrier” Dudoich
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I could not stop laughing after reading the caption for this picture! My question is, how did they not notice this earlier???

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

I'd have to move immediately and start over in a new life on another continent.

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

Mhm. I don't mind spiders, but I think even I would freak out if I saw this in my house

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

Don't mind the odd resident Huntsman spider, but I prefer it if it's not mother and babies - hundreds of babies!

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

I think this is a huntsman spider 🕸 scary looking as heck and harmless. Actually super helpful but i still wouldn't be pleased they decided to visit my loo!

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

There are no words to express how much NOPE is in this picture.

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

"Just me and all my babies. Drink up kids so you grow up just like mama."

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

It is terrifying and intriguing.. I can't look away, but I want to!

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

Wolf spider. No thanks. One of the top three where I live: black widow, brown recluse, wolf/huntsman.

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

My thought if I saw this *running "f*****g hell f*****g hell f*****g hell f*****g hell f*****g hell"

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

Lol my partner threw my phone straight back at me and said "keep that away from me Now!" He's not a fan of spiders. But that's okay. I'll protect him :-)

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

Now, now I will have dreams with spiders in them tonight! Ughhhhh!

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Oskar vanZandt
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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would like to think I'd be sensible enough (after wetting myself and screeching in horror) to pay to have someone humanely remove the spider family to a location far, far away...

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

mama spider is so gentle to all her 1000 little children

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

It doesn't matter how big that is, look at how many spiders it has!!!

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

Huntsmen look scary but are usually ok. The mama will defend her young, though our resident didn’t a while ago, as I took a bath next to them. Startled me a bit when I moved the face washer and they were behind it. They’re good at keeping down insects.

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

LOL I love how causal you were about it. The entire neighborhood would've seen my naked body running down the street screaming bloody murder.

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My Friend Traveled To India. She Posted A Photo This Morning With The Caption "It's Going Well"

My Friend Traveled To India. She Posted A Photo This Morning With The Caption "It's Going Well"

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

Hahaha, sigh.....(brings out the flamethrower from the suitcase...)

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This... Bothers Me In So Many Levels

This... Bothers Me In So Many Levels

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#24

The Scaly-Foot Snail Ingests The Toxic Magma-Fumes Of Hydrothermal Vents And Grows A Coat Of Organic Iron Plates

The Scaly-Foot Snail Ingests The Toxic Magma-Fumes Of Hydrothermal Vents And Grows A Coat Of Organic Iron Plates

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Dried Frog And The Spider

Dried Frog And The Spider

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

This would be awesome for that girl's "Dead stuff collection" a few articles over!

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A Rare Mutation Causing The Tentacles On The Octopus To Branch

A Rare Mutation Causing The Tentacles On The Octopus To Branch

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Duet

Duet

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

The snake looks like it has a human mouth and chin inside of it. Maybe if there human mouth opens, there will be another mouth inside of that one.

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A Storm Literally Picked Up And Moved This Road

A Storm Literally Picked Up And Moved This Road

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

This happened in the lake District UK. Just purely from the force of the water

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Deep Sea Worms Viewed Under Electron Microscope

Deep Sea Worms Viewed Under Electron Microscope

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#31

The Door I Had To Get Through Last Night To Get To My Room

The Door I Had To Get Through Last Night To Get To My Room

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#32

Teeth In A Squid Suction Cup

Teeth In A Squid Suction Cup

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10,000 Year Old Skull Of An Extinct Giant Irish Elk Found By This Farmer

10,000 Year Old Skull Of An Extinct Giant Irish Elk Found By This Farmer

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

yall why is everybody saying that the Earth is 5,000 years old? It's waaaaaaaaay older than that, and basing its age off of a calendar based in religion is quite likely to not be scientifically accurate. Please, for the love of all that is correct, stop saying the Earth is younger than we can soundly prove it is

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#34

Ants Squirting Acid At An Enemy

Ants Squirting Acid At An Enemy

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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

'Three.. Two... One... ant a Happy New Year everyone!

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#35

Got Home From Work To Find This Tarantula Hawk Wasp Carting Off A Huntsman Spider

Got Home From Work To Find This Tarantula Hawk Wasp Carting Off A Huntsman Spider

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Lacarria Masoniae Growing From An Opossum's Carcass

Lacarria Masoniae Growing From An Opossum's Carcass

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#37

The Amount Of Growing My Snail Has Gotten Done In Under A Year. From A 4cm Shell To A 17cm Shell

The Amount Of Growing My Snail Has Gotten Done In Under A Year. From A 4cm Shell To A 17cm Shell

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

"My snail" ? You've got a "DOMESTIC" snail ?! Awwwww <3 <3 <3 <3

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A Human Foot After A Baby Diamondback Snake Bites It

A Human Foot After A Baby Diamondback Snake Bites It

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

Oh you'll lose that toe. I always wonder when I'm at the shoe store and I find a box with two shoe sizes, one smaller than the other. Then I see people like this.

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Honey Combs In Spare Unit Of My House. This Is The 5th Time The Bees Are Back. Two Separate Colonies One On Either Side Of This Unit. Both Are Inside The Wall

Honey Combs In Spare Unit Of My House. This Is The 5th Time The Bees Are Back. Two Separate Colonies One On Either Side Of This Unit. Both Are Inside The Wall

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