They sometimes have six legs, come in a variety of colors, are often slimy, and creep most people out … and experts say we can’t live without them.
The Negev Desertmay appear to be devoid of activity, but it is a bustling place, full of insects, spiders and reptiles such as the desert viper. For such a small space, Israel’s southernmost region packs a powerful biodiversity punch with a multitude of species, some of which are endangered and/or endemic to Israel.
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