Critter Science

The Leopard Slug

13 May, 2025
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The leopard slug, aka great grey slug, is among the largest of the terrestrial keeled slugs, with the ash-black slug being #1. They hail originally from Europe but have been accidentally introduced to various other countries around the world.

Behold the Giant African Millipede

11 June, 2020
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Daily Critter Facts, Arthropod Facts

The giant African millipede, aka shongololo, contrary to popular belief only has up to 400 legs. Even though the name “millipede” means a thousand feet. They are the largest known species

The Freshwater Yabby

11 March, 2019
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Daily Critter Facts, Crustacean Facts, Fish Facts, Shellfish Facts

The yabby is common in Victoria and New South Wales, although the species also occurs in southern Queensland, South Australia, and throughout parts of the Northern Territory, making it the most widespread Australian crayfish. They have been introduced into

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The Leopard Slug

Behold the Giant African Millipede

The Freshwater Yabby

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