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Austin French

Hello everybody! This is French, the author behind the animal article you have just stumbled upon. Writing about critters of various sizes and shapes has been a wonderful experience so far! With a Bachelor's of Science in Wildlife: Conservation and Management from Humboldt State University, I have been passionate about using my degree to teach others about animals. In fact, education is among the most important ways that we can save future wildlife. These articles are a way to help others relate to these animals, thus raising awareness. If you have any questions about biology, wildlife, botany, or any other science, feel free to ask!

Chances are that when you think about a sow bug, it will match the description of Armadilidium vulgare. This species goes by many names, including the Common pill bug, Doodle bug, Potato bug, and the roly-poly. Out of all the isopods, this is the most intensely studied terrestrial species.  Isopods are not insects but arthropods …

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(image credits, IG:monkeytailedskinks) With “rubber ducky” in the name, it isn’t much of a surprise that any species belonging to Cubaris isopods are deemed cute. They’re also a bit rarer than other pill bugs as they were only recently discovered. But why are they named the Rubber Ducky isopod? These insects sport the typical dark …

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Although not the most traditional pet, isopods have increased in popularity due to their simplified care and exceptional janitorial abilities, Dairy Cow isopods are no different. These little pill bugs are capable of ridding a terrarium of the natural waste leftover from other animals you may house. Dairy Cow isopods, or Porcellio laevis, are among …

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