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Newly Discovered Millipede Comes in More Color Combinations Than Any Other
A newly discovered millipede comes in numerous different color combinations. It is also covered in cyanide. (January 27, 2018)

Six New Dragon Millipede Species Discovered in China
Six new species of dragon millipedes have been discovered in caves in China. They have unusually long legs and antennae. (April 7, 2016)

Three New Species of Dragon Millipedes Discovered in China
Three new species of dragon millipedes have been discovered in China. Two of the species are though to be cave dwelling millipedes. (October 30, 2014)

Seven New Species of Giant Pill-Millipedes Found in Madagascar
Scientists have discovered seven new species of pill-millipedes in Madagascar. One of the species is larger than a ping-pong ball. (June 9, 2014)

Millipedes Blamed for Train Collision in Australia
Millipedes are being blamed for the collision of two trains in Australia. (September 3, 2013)

Leggiest Millipede Has 750 Legs, Lives Near Silicon Valley
The leggiest animal in the world, the millipede Illacme plenipes, has 750 legs. (November 15, 2012)

New Millipede Family Discovered in Australia
A new group of millipedes previously unknown in Australia has been discovered. (August 30, 2012)

Mysterious Border Between Two Millipede Species Runs for Over 140 Miles
Two species of millipede, Tasmaniosoma compitale and T. (December 27, 2011)

Cave Millipede Study Reveals Isolated Populations and Ancient Divergence
The first genetic population study of cave millipedes was recently published in the International Journal of Myriapodology. (October 18, 2011)

Bioluminescent Millipede, Which Oozes Cyanide, Uses Green Glow to Warn Off Predators
A University of Arizona-led research team has discovered that bioluminescent millipedes use their glow as a warning signal to nocturnal predators. (September 26, 2011)