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Solo BUG FACT 🐌 🐌 🐌

I love researching bug facts that I use for my comic, but I loved this one so much that I wanted to talk more for about it.

This is the critically endangered Cuban Painted Snail!

They are beautiful and no two individuals are exactly the same. Each one has its own unique colors and patterns based on its diet. And I am gobsmacked at its beauty.

Like oh my gosh. This is real????

The shell colors vary depending on the diet of the snail, however they are not poisonous. Scientists suspect the varied colors are a defense mechanism to confuse predators.

They're critically endangered because people keep poaching them ☹️. Locals once collected them to make souvenirs without threatening their population, but the global black market demand by collectors and merchants has become a problem, making the species one of the rarest snail in the world. 🥺

Many good samaritans and locals are aware of keeping these snails alive. And they are protected by law in the country. Research institutions in Cuba are making steady progress to keep these snails safe and bring hope for a better future.

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It's actually pretty clever and logical.

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Woodturning - I need to eat a full bag to make this

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woodworking - the chocolate board

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Artist: cosmicdevilart (IG)

Eyeball monsters are scary

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Artist: toadstool_artistry (IG)

Black bear among roses~

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Norwegian ambars

These beautiful buckets were used to store milk, butter and porridge. The were often carved or painted in the traditional art form known as "Rosemaling". The buckets used for butter rarley had decoration. The ones for porridge tend to be decorated the most as they were used for weddings or funerals.

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Artist: suzuresha (IG)

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Christmas woodburned illustrations on chestnut and pine wood!

Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/wanderingwoodart

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Butterfly box with wood inlay by Maitland-Smith. Picture from the Invaluable auction where it was sold.

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gingerbread village crochet cake 🍰 by thepetitepudding on ig

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Source: blueridge_glassworks (IG)

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Source: april_wagner_artist (IG)