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Underrated animals: Velvet worm

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They shoot glue, puree their enemies, and are about the size of a leaf.

With 140 species of southern velvet worms (Peripatopsidae), and most of those in Australia, these tiny creatures are our home-grown invertebrate.

They normally live in rainforests, under logs or leaf litter, and they like to keep it damp and dark.

Cast your vote for Australia's most underrated animal here:

https://www.abc.net.au/news/science/2025-08-01/science-week-underrated-australian-animal-vote/105582104

Featuring:

  • Associate Professor Tanya Latty, the University of Sydney

Production:

  • Ann Jones, Presenter / Producer
  • Jacinta Bowler, Producer
  • Rebecca McLaren, Producer
  • Hamish Camilleri, Sound Engineer
  • Petria Ladgrove, Executive Producer
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