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September 12, 2016

The Most Fashionable Crabs Never Wear White After Labor Day

The urchin and decorator crabs wear other organisms as hats and jackets. It's called fashion. Look it up. The post The Most Fashionable Crabs Never Wear White After Labor Day appeared first on WIRED.

September 5, 2016

The Rhinoceros Beetle Proves That Men Are the Literal Worst

Male rhinoceros beetles use huge scoops on their heads to joust, launching each other off branches to win the right to mate. The post The Rhinoceros Beetle Proves That Men Are the Literal Worst appeared first on WIRED.

August 29, 2016

What Gives With Insects Pretending to Be Sticks and Leaves?

A surprising number of insects look so much like leaves and sticks that it doesn't seem possible. The post What Gives With Insects Pretending to Be Sticks and Leaves? appeared first on WIRED.

August 22, 2016

No, the Seafloor Didn’t Grow Hair. Those Are Eels

Some things just aren't supposed to have hair. Patrick Stewart, for instance, or hairless chihuahuas. And definitely not the ocean floor. The post No, the Seafloor Didn't Grow Hair. Those Are Eels appeared first on WIRED.

August 15, 2016

Dolphins Think They Belong in Rivers Now

Unlike other dolphins, the river dolphin of the Amazon can turn its head, which is something to brag about. The post Dolphins Think They Belong in Rivers Now appeared first on WIRED.

August 8, 2016

This Rodent of Unusual Size Will Not Assault You. I Promise

The agouti of Central and South America may be a rodent of unusual size, growing to two feet long, but don't even trip. The post This Rodent of Unusual Size Will Not Assault You. I Promise appeared first on WIRED.

August 1, 2016

The Sea Pig Has Tentacles for a Face and Balloons for Feet

May I introduce you to the sea pig, a bizarre type of sea cucumber with tentacles for a face and long clown balloons for feet. The post The Sea Pig Has Tentacles for a Face and Balloons for Feet appeared first on WIRED.

July 25, 2016

The Bird That Kicks the Ever-Loving Crap Out of Its Prey

This hard-core bird of prey doesn't soar and swoop on its victims---it prefers to kick them to death. The post The Bird That Kicks the Ever-Loving Crap Out of Its Prey appeared first on WIRED.

July 18, 2016

You Say Rotifer, I Say Tiny Critter With a Buzzsaw for a Face

Say hello to the rotifer, a teensy critter that uses its buzzsaw face to suck in prey. The post You Say Rotifer, I Say Tiny Critter With a Buzzsaw for a Face appeared first on WIRED.

July 11, 2016

Absurd Creatures: Sea Spiders Won’t Bite, But They Do Have Genitals in Their Legs

The sea spider is a super special kind of arthropod with a tiny body and huge legs that, you guessed it, house their guts and genitals. The post Absurd Creatures: Sea Spiders Won't Bite, But They Do Have Genitals in Their Legs appeared first on WIRED.