In Hawaii, scientists have identified a newly discovered species of carnivorous caterpillar, nicknamed the "Bone Collector." It drapes itself in the dismembered remains of dead insects, wearing th... (www.scientificamerican.com)

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Original Title: In Hawaii, scientists have identified a newly discovered species of carnivorous caterpillar, nicknamed the "Bone Collector." It drapes itself in the dismembered remains of dead insects, wearing them like macabre camouflage, hidden from the sharp eyes of predators.

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