New Amphibious Centipede Species Discovered

Just when you thought it was safe to go in the water – look out for giant, swimming centipedes!Scientists have recently described the world’s first known amphibious centipede. It belongs to a group of giant centipedes called Scolopendra and grows up to 20 cm (7.9 inches) long. Like all centipedes, it is venomous and carnivorous. Thankfully, this new water-loving species appears to live only in Southeast Asia.Read about the serendipitous discovery of this unusual animal at National Geographic's Weird & Wild News blog: 'Horrific' First Amphibious Centipede Discovered.