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Science This caterpillar wears dead bugs as a fashion statement Popkin

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Science See a tiny Peruvian Dragon mantis swaying on a hand Popkin

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Delightful Creatures Did you know that scorpions glow under ultraviolet light Popkin

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pollution New study shows that hermit crabs get wicked horny at plastic waste (Update: HUNGRY, not horny) Thom Dunn

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