What is it? James and Colm Brosnan This is a New Zealand flatworm, which can extend to this length when moving. It is native to the South Island, where it lives presumably in harmony with its ...

Some leech species can thrive in saltwater environments as well. So, these flatworms are more adaptable than we might think! In summary, leeches are preferred within lakes, favoring shallow waters, ...

Some animals are surprisingly well-equipped to even stand a zombie apocalypse. Thanks to their legendary resilience, they can withstand radiation and go weeks without food. Camels are among the ...

Eventually, 11 flatworms, less than an inch long, were collected and brought back to the laboratory environment to be studied. Then researchers learned the worms belonged to a species new to science.