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15 Caterpillars That Should Just Get a Freakin’ Haircut

OK, we’re not going to bore you with every last entomological detail about these hairy critters. You all know the story: caterpillar becomes cocoon; cocoon becomes moth; moth lays eggs; eggs hatch into caterpillars. Yes, caterpillars. And hairy ones. The hairiest. The kind you'd ask if you can see their barber – so you can go and punch him in the chops. Bad hair days abound among this lot, though some may beg to differ and see some pretty raging styles on display.

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The Metamorphosis of Butterflies

There are few insects that fascinate us like butterflies: In their filigree moth or butterfly stage, they are often breathtakingly beautiful. As caterpillars, they can be cute, but also cause devastation if in huge numbers. Humans, too, have a secret desire to metamorphose…

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8 Killed, Dozens Wounded Over Dead Moths

China has been an absolute hotbed of environmental news the last few years. Their ridiculous pollution levels and dam projects, coupled with the upcoming 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, have resulted in loads of stories on the country’s environment. One group in China you hear a lot [...]

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