Learn about the new giant red leech species found in Indonesia

Recently, scientists have discovered the existence of giant red leech species in Indonesia. They are scientifically named Mimobdella buettikoferi.

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Scientists claim, they are the world's largest leech species. This event drew strong attention from public opinion. They are called locals Kinabalu red by the locals because this species has a distinctive red or orange color, different from its relatives.

Giant red leech Kinabalu is endemic to the forests of Kinabalu, Borneo, in Indonesia, where he ranges from 2500 to 3000m. Unlike their relatives, usually only 3cm - 7cm long and living in water, swampy, Kinabalu leeches live on land.

Red leeches Kinabalu length up from 30cm-40cm, maybe even up to 1m. Anyone who met them was terrified, obsessed. They often reside under leafy leaves, moist cliffs. After every heavy rain, Kinabalu crawls out of the shelter to feed.

Although they have a feeling of terror, but Kinabalu leeches are harmless to humans. They do not suck animal blood like their relatives. Kinabalu leeches survive by eating giant green earthworms.

At a length of about 30 cm, but Kinabalu leeches can re-eat a blue worm that is nearly 3 times their body length. This is extremely special in the animal world. Giant red leech "cup" prey like the way of python.

The information about giant leeches is still very small. Scientists are trying to observe, record to soon have more information about this particular leech species.

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