Crab spider
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The Nature of Our Planet Earth

Jim Anderson shares some of his favorite photos from his years as a naturalist, educator and all-around critter-loving life
Jim Anderson

In this week’s Natural World, columnist Jim Anderson shares some of his favorite photos from his years as a naturalist, educator and all-around critter-loving life. Birthing aphids: Those tiny garden pests that suck the life out of landscaping and veggie plants can be a beautiful sight if you happen to be at the right place, […]

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Natural World: Crab Spiders

Crabs may be living in your flowers…and they’re good at mimicking bird droppings, too
Jim Anderson

It’s that time of year, dear ones, for garden lovers to be on the lookout for the local crabs that hang out in your flowers. Well, not real “crabs,” but crab spiders, who are masters at camouflage. Look for it in the photo provided; it’s perched right there among the stamens, a forward pair of […]

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