Insects and the Boreal Forest

Canada’s boreal forest is filled with many birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians and even fish. However, if you look reeeeally closely, you’ll notice there are even more creatures: there are about 32,000 species of insects that call this place home.

daddy long legs leaf spider

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  1. Aww…. Come on EarthrocksAngel its just a Daddy Long-Legs. It won’t bite. Well actally one bit me once. And it HURT!!!!! Maybe it was rabid or something because I know they don’t bite.