Scientists have observed red-fronted lemurs in Madagascar biting millipedes and then rubbing themselves with the secretions. A team of researchers published their observations in the journal Primates, ...

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Madagascar's red-fronted lemurs may have a secret weapon from nature's medicine cabinet: millipedes. Biologists believe that lemurs chew on millipedes to treat and prevent conditions such as itching ...

Millipedes are among the oldest — and most fascinating — decomposers. They’re found in almost all areas of the world. Often mistaken for worms, these small arthropods were among the first animals to ...

Aug. 2 (UPI) --New research suggests Madagascar's red-fronted lemurs chew on and rub toxic millipedes on their anus and buttocks to both treat and prevent parasite infections. When an ape or monkey ...

Millipedes aren’t among the most popular animals in the world. When they are thought of, it’s usually concerning a pest-control problem. There is a dedicated pet community that enjoys taking care of ...

Generally speaking, it’s never a good idea to put a millipede in your mouth. Nor would it be advisable to whip one into a frenzy and then rub it all over your genitals. After all, millipedes are known ...

The City of Angels, a metropolis of freeways and traffic, has a newly discovered species named in its honor: The Los Angeles Thread Millipede. The tiny arthropod was found just underground by ...