Large Insect Found in Iraq Desert

Large Insect Found in Iraq Desert

by Cliff Pickover, Reality Carnival


A colleague sent me this photo of a mysterious desert insect, claiming that American troops in Iraq found this and are trying to keep it quiet. Of course, it's not really something that the army is keeping secret. And it's not really an insect. But it is creepy to look at. Maybe even horrifying.

Magnification of insectoid (with constrast enhancment):

What would you do if you woke up to find one of these creatures near your pillow? What would you do if you were in the army and surrounded by these creatures? Please click here for a very sharp photo of a portion of this creature that resembles the front end of a "camel spider".


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