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Museum Boss Fears Philly Insect Heist Was an Inside Job

‘BUG’-ARY

Ex-employees of the Philadelphia Insectarium have been grilled in the theft of thousands of living insects and lizards—and some of the specimens are likely gone for good.

Natalie Pompilio
Natalie Pompilio
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Natalie Pompilio

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