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Six legged giant finds secret hideaway, hides for 80 years

Started by Triple Zero, March 03, 2012, 06:47:07 PM

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Triple Zero

I kinda figured Kai would post about this sooner or later :) But since it's still on the frontpage of HN and he hasn't yet, I assume he hasn't heard of it, so here's for her (and your) enjoyment:

http://www.npr.org/blogs/krulwich/2012/02/24/147367644/six-legged-giant-finds-secret-hideaway-hides-for-80-years?sc=fb&cc=fp
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Nephew Twiddleton

Please tell me that this six legged giant is a freak primate ;)
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Kai

I've heard about it Zero, but it bears repeating.  :)

This would be like if Dodos were found under a cliff face on a small island in the Indian Ocean. I mean, these insects are enormous. And the captive breeding program is an incredible accomplishment. Though, huge genetic bottleneck!
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Mesozoic Mister Nigel

That is SO COOL! And they pair-bond and sleep curled up together! OMG!
"I'm guessing it was January 2007, a meeting in Bethesda, we got a bag of bees and just started smashing them on the desk," Charles Wick said. "It was very complicated."


Nephew Twiddleton

Just got home from buying Ayin Maiden tickets, ked.


HOLY FUCK THOSE THINGS ARE HUGE
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