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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THE END OF THE WORLD CINEMA

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AERIAL PICTURES OF FURTHER FLOODING AS HEAVY RAIN CONTINUES

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VENOM MAN

AN UNEMPLOYED factory worker has proved his immunity to snake venom by letting a deadly mamba bite his bare arm .

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UNIQUE CAVE RESTAURANT

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REAL-LIFE LITTLE BO PEEP AGE 20 DEVOTED TO HER 4 PET SHEEP

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LIFE ON THE LINE: SLUM LIES NEXT TO ACTIVE RAILWAY

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