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Kentucky's Monkey Slug Caterpillar Is Weird Looking and Venomous

WGBF – 1280 AM – Evansville

WGBF – 1280 AM – Evansville

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July 9, 2026

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Kentucky's Monkey Slug Caterpillar Is Weird Looking and Venomous
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Metro

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· Jun 23, 2026

Newly-discovered fungus spider is like something out of The Last of US

A new spider discovered in the Amazon disguises itself as a parasitic fungus - similar to the plot of the hit video game and TV series The Last of Us.

Times of India

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· Jul 3, 2026

Scientists found a spider in the Amazon that looks like a parasitic fungus so perfectly they first mistook it for a mushroom

In a groundbreaking discovery in Ecuador's Amazon, scientists have identified a unique spider species, Taczanowskia waska, which artfully impersonates a fungus that preys on spiders. This exceptional adaptation combines pale hues, fungus-like appendages, and a still demeanor that interlaces it seamlessly within its environment, deceiving even seasoned researchers. Highlighted through citizen science, this discovery underscores the complex survival tactics in nature and the enigmatic diversity of rainforests.

Daily Mail

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· Jun 25, 2026

Grotesque 'zombie squirrels' with oozing flesh pods spark alarm across the US

Grotesque 'zombie squirrels' with oozing flesh pods spark alarm across the US

The Suburban

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· Jul 8, 2026

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Wired

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· Jun 23, 2026

The ‘Parasite of Parasites’ Has Been Discovered in the Tropical Forests of Borneo

A newly identified species of fungus attacks the famous “zombie mushrooms” that control ants.

Gizmodo

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· Jul 11, 2026

Fan-Favorite ‘Scooby-Doo’ Series ‘Mystery Inc.’ Comes to Blu-Ray

Just in time for Halloween season, you probably can't go wrong with 'Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated' for the first or latest time.

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Related coverage for "Kentucky's Monkey Slug Caterpillar Is Weird Looking and Venomous": Metro — Newly-discovered fungus spider is like something out of The Last of US. Times of India — Scientists found a spider in the Amazon that looks like a parasitic fungus so perfectly they first mistook it for a mushroom. Daily Mail — Grotesque 'zombie squirrels' with oozing flesh pods spark alarm across the US. The Suburban — coyote. Wired — The ‘Parasite of Parasites’ Has Been Discovered in the Tropical Forests of Borneo. Gizmodo — Fan-Favorite ‘Scooby-Doo’ Series ‘Mystery Inc.’ Comes to Blu-Ray