As if animals weren't cute enough already! It is scientifically proven that the smaller the animal, the adorable and squealing levels rise! Also, that's not true but this list will make you too happy to even care.
insects
Okay, let's face it - most bugs are icky and scary. That's a fact. However, these caterpillars are so breathtakingly stunning, it's nearly impossible to feel grossed out when looking at them.
Drawn and created by the talented Dave Kellett, you can see more of his work on his Instagram page!
Thieves have stolen an estimated $40,000 worth of insects and lizards from an insectarium in Philadelphia, in what police believe to be an inside job. The stolen creatures include a six-eyed sand spider, which is among one of the world's most venomous creatures.
These photos will have you questioning everything! It's almost as if these insects went and got bedazzled!
We sometimes think there is only one species when it comes to caterpillars. What we don't realize is that there is over 120,000 different kinds of these tiny creatures. Each one with it's own uniqueness. But for New EnglanderSamuel Jaffe, caterpillars are much more. They are his inspiration. His muse if you would say. He has dedicated the past several years to research, photography and documenting caterpillars of all different species, all in an amazing effort to educate the public about them.
Jaffe spoke toMyModernMet to expressed his work "As a photographer, caterpillars intrigue me as subjects because of their unbelievable defensive adaptations,{...} Many are unmatched mimics of the leaves and twigs of their host plants. Some mimic other creatures like snakes and spiders that may be threatening to their predators. Others might look like bird poop, galls, or detritus. Many caterpillars also perform bizarre defensive dances, have inflatable horns, bright warning colors, or other surprises. Caterpillars are unmatched tricksters and I love capturing and describing these survival strategies in a single photograph."
And these photos truly are captivating, just take a look for yourself!
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Via Laughing Squid
Usually the Caddisfly makes its protective case with sand, twigs, and other natural materials, but artist Hubert Duprat decided that just wasn't fancy enough. These tiny, shiny sculptures are proof that art can be found pretty much anywhere.
