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Bed Bugs

Bed bugs feed for 4-12 minutes.

Firefly

The firefly produces some of the most efficient light in the world

Sand Crab

The sand crab burrows beneath the sand with its tail

Shrew

The spinal column of the shrew Scutisorex somereni is so strong and reinforced that it can support the weight of an adult human.

Spitting Cobra

Spitting cobras are types of cobras that can spit venom at predators and prey.

Puff Adder

This large snake is so-named because it will puff up its body to appear bigger than it is when directly threatened by a predator or person.

Stiletto Snake

Because of their unique venom delivery system, stiletto snakes are almost impossible to hold safely in the usual way (with fingers behind the head) without being bitten.

Bush Viper

Bush vipers are predators, sinking their fangs into prey while dangling from a tree limb

Olive Baboon

Olive baboons will sometimes form strong friendships with each other

Carpet Viper

The Carpet Viper probably bites and kills more people than any other species of snake.

Sable Ferret

Ferrets were used during the Revolutionary War to keep down the rat population.

Green Mamba

Green mambas are fast, and can travel up to 7 miles per hour.

Dog Tick

Dog ticks feed on dogs and other mammals