Environmental Graffiti

10 Most Diabolical Creepy Crawlies On Earth

Evil, diabolical call them what you will, the wingless little parasitic critters we’ve gathered together here are a veritable roll-call of the repulsive and the abhorrent. Fleas, lice, ticks, mites and bedbugs make up the minuscule menagerie, and alongside the mug shots we’ve tried to explain what it is each featured pest does to us that makes it equally – if not more – repugnant than it looks. Feeling itchy yet? These guys are getting bloated.

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Close Encounters of the Crab-Ball Kind

For those carnivores among our readers who only think of crab cakes and crab burgers when hearing the word “crab,” consider this: Crabs are also artists. Yes, these humble crustaceans with the funny walking style make beautiful pictures out of sand. We’ve all seen them. Time to inspect how and why of this mysterious art works.

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Aliens of the Deep Invade Britain

Alien creatures of the deep are invading British waters. The Chinese mitten crab If you recall our article last week on the salmon farm that was wiped out in Northern Ireland, you’ll remember that mauve stinger jellyfish

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