A newly discovered millipede species found in a Thailand cave looks like something from a fantasy novel-and it's completely real.

A new natural area preserve on land located outside of Blacksburg will protect a species of millipede previously thought to be extinct. The preserve, named Eastern Divide, is comprised of two tracts ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Florida scrub millipedes can be four inches long and have over 100 legs. Apparently, they’re also picky when it comes to making ...

Deep inside a limestone cave in Thailand, scientists discovered a new millipede species with spiky, dragon-like features.

Many pests can make their way into your home. Most aren't dangerous, but some can pose a risk to your health and safety. One of these pests, the millipede, might be scary to see, but it's harmless to ...

At night, we saw a vicious predator attacking a much larger prey. In the morning, we saw the brightest red blood I have ever seen. We were not anywhere near African big game. A larval insect was the ...

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