Observers have finally collected concrete evidence of leeches jumping, settling a longstanding scientific debate. The study, published in Biotropica, showcases a leech in Madagascar coiling its body like a rope and jumping into the air, akin to a striking snake.
The fascinating discovery was made by Mai Fahmy in 2017, while researching leeches for her Ph.D. in Madagascar. Fahmy recorded a leech coiling and leaping from a leaf, showcasing its jumping ability similar to that of a striking snake.
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