Nature’s beauties are an endless source of inspiration for everyone but sometimes, nature can play tricks on us and produce nightmare-inducing sights. These 40 extraordinary photos we’ve prepared for you will convince you there’s a darker side of Mother Nature.

Prepare to feel amazed, disturbed, and awestruck at some of the world’s grizzliest sights. Going through our list will let you take the plunge into the depths of Hell, confront an overly-protecting mama centipede, and be grossed out by a disturbing image of a parasite that eats a fish’ tongue and then replaces it. Let’s have a look at nature’s own horror show.