CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE BUG KIND

THIS alien-like bug would look more at home in outer-space but it can actually be found wriggling around here on Earth. The creepy-crawly bears a striking resemblance to the murderous creatures from the film Alien. However the insect’s intricate detail can not be seen by the human eye. Photographer Woe Hendrick explains how you need specialist kit to make this extraterrestrial sighting.

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SIBLING RIVALRY

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ANGRY GIRAFFE DESTROYS BIKE

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PARTNERS IN GRIME

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ANTS IN TUG OF WAR

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VICTIM SAVES HER RAPIST'S LIFE AFTER HE OVERDOSES FOLLOWING ATTACK

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JOLY THE WOLLY FALLS FOR PARKING PRANK

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HOUSEWORK-OUT

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FOSTER FAMILY FACE LOSING THEIR HOME AFTER SIGNING UP TO GOVT HOMES SCHEME

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RAPED TWICE BY MY SISTER'S FRIEND, AND HE TOOK PICTURES

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DOG CAN FINALLY SEE OWNER AGAIN THANKS TO £1K FACELIFT

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