Why do people think bugs and spiders are so creepy?

If you think bugs and spiders are a bit on the creepy side, you’re not alone. But where did these feelings come from? We asked wildlife ecologist Thaddeus McRae to share a bit of insight into this question.

If you think bugs and spiders are a bit on the creepy side, you’re not alone. But where did these feelings come from? We asked wildlife ecologist Thaddeus McRae to share a bit of insight into this question.
Got a question that’s creeping you out? Send it to us at BrainsOn.org/contact. We promise, it won’t bug us! 

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Why do people think bugs and spiders are so creepy?

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