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Ecuador is located on South America’s west coast, bordering the Pacific Ocean at the equator. Geographically, the country is ...

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Colombia is located in northwestern South America, with coastlines on both the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. The Andes ...
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The 7 Types of Spider Webs and the Incredible Spiders That Make Them

Spider webs are made from a protein fiber which we call silk. It is both strong and stretchy but not all spider silk is the same, there are several different types. Spiders produce silk using special ...
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What are Texas brown tarantulas? Are they found in Louisiana?

Tarantulas are a type of spider, although, they are distinguishable by several characteristics, including being generally larger and hairier than most other spiders. Tarantulas also have fangs that ...
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Photos: See the most common spiders that are found in Louisiana

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