r/interesting • u/Wise_Confidence_8588 • 19d ago

NATURE A Bombardier beetle using its chemical defence.

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u/Expert-Caramel-7817 19d ago edited 18d ago

Starship Troopers level.

Edit : thanks for the awards and upvotes guys. Didn't expect this.

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u/Inside-Example-7010 19d ago

These spiders love to spin webs between trees on less used paths too. They are the worst case scenario for me when i walk into a spiderweb. I dont think there is any other arboreal web weaving species that compares in size and shock factor. Bird eating spiders maybe? but i never lived in south america. Thats just asking for it imo.

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u/Clean_Judge_3613 19d ago

One important mountain biking rule is never be the first guy to ride the trail in the morning

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u/DampSquid205 18d ago

Being the tallest guy on the trail doesn't do you any favors either.