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This episode discusses the Sandgrinder Cicada, an insect known for its power tool-like sound in Australian habitats.

“…and today we’re talking about a bug that sounds like a power tool… but more on that later.” Early on a Saturday morning is no time to start hearing machinery going in the neighborhood… but what if you hear that same sound in Australia’s open heath habitats and woodlands? Did someone put gravel in their […]

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