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Photograph Credit: Phil Myers, Museum of Zoology, University of Michigan
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Biological Sciences

The Vampire Bats: Creatures of Ominous Legend

Posted October 5th, 2011 by Cendan Luis

Commonly associated with Halloween, misfortune, witches, horror movies, and the devil, the infamous vampire bats have been at the center of ominous folklore for centuries. Then again, with their intimidating design, purely nocturnal lifestyle, and diet consisting solely of blood, it is not difficult to see how these unique animals received their unattractive reputation. And [...]

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Arachnology

The Fanged Rogue: The Brazilian Wandering Spider

Posted April 29th, 2011 by Cendan Luis

The South American ecosystem is known for its variety of dangerous species, from swift and deadly jaguars to large and powerful reptiles like caiman and anacondas. Despite that, it may come as a surprise to find that one of the most dangerous and notorious creatures in this world is a relatively tiny hunter. This small [...]

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