Scientists have discovered the world's first true millipede, a study said Thursday, describing a long, thin and segmented creature with a whopping 1,306 legs—more than any other animal ever. Worm-like ...

Hearing the words "new species discovered" may conjure images of deep caves, uncharted rainforests, or hidden oases in the desert. But the reality is that thousands of new species are discovered each ...

AUSTRALIA -- Millipedes have lots of legs. It's a defining feature of this creature, which is neither worm nor insect. However, despite a name derived from the Latin for thousand (mille) and feet (pes ...

(Reuters) - Deep underground in an exploratory drill hole in a mining region of Australia, scientists have discovered a "marvel of evolution," a remarkably elongated blind millipede possessing the ...

Eumillipes persephone is a creature unlike any other: It uses the pulsing rings on its body to burrow deep underground, where it keeps cool from the scorching Australian sunshine. Oh, and it’s got ...

Hearing the words "new species discovered" may conjure images of deep caves, uncharted rainforests, or hidden oases in the desert. But the reality is that thousands of new species are discovered each ...

When a graduate found a baby Florida scrub millipede, she put it in a kiddie pool. Then it got busy reproducing. By Margherita Bassi Published Jan 31, 2026 11:17 AM EST Add Popular Science (opens in a ...

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Millipedes aren’t among the most popular animals in the world. When they are thought of, it’s usually concerning a pest-control problem. There is a dedicated pet community that enjoys taking care of ...

The world's leggiest creature on record is even more bizarre than its 750 wiggling limbs attest, according to new research. The white millipede named lllacme plenipes (Latin for "the pinnacle ...