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Title: Six legged giant finds secret hideaway, hides for 80 years
Post by: Triple Zero on March 03, 2012, 06:47:07 PM

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

Title: Re: Six legged giant finds secret hideaway, hides for 80 years
Post by: Nephew Twiddleton on March 03, 2012, 06:53:30 PM

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

Title: Re: Six legged giant finds secret hideaway, hides for 80 years
Post by: Kai on March 03, 2012, 07:38:08 PM

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!

Title: Re: Six legged giant finds secret hideaway, hides for 80 years
Post by: Mesozoic Mister Nigel on March 03, 2012, 07:51:08 PM

That is SO COOL! And they pair-bond and sleep curled up together! OMG!

Title: Re: Six legged giant finds secret hideaway, hides for 80 years
Post by: Nephew Twiddleton on March 03, 2012, 08:12:23 PM

Just got home from buying Ayin Maiden tickets, ked.

HOLY FUCK THOSE THINGS ARE HUGE

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