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First-ever evidence of jumping leeches captured in Madagascar
short by / on Sunday, 23 June, 2024
Researchers have captured the first video evidence of terrestrial leeches jumping in Madagascar, ending a centuries-old debate. The footage, recorded by Fordham University's Mai Fahmy, shows Chtonobdella leeches launching into the air. This discovery, published in Biotropica, highlights the evolutionary advantages and conservation implications of leech behavior.
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