This creature is one of the oldest living animals in existence, it shoots a death slime out of its face, and drinks it’s prey up like a smoothie. They’re one of the coolest creatures on 20+ legs— I’m talking about, of course, the Velvet Worm. Hold onto your butts, you’re about to get a whole face full of velvety worm.

CORRECTION As it turns out, there are actually currently just about 200 species identified. The 700 number mentioned is referring to some reports that identify 700 as a possible actual amount of species.

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