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Featured in leeches

By Aug 16, 2019
Animals

This newly discovered leech lurked in plain sight for decades

Researchers found a new species of medicinal leech in swamps along the eastern seaboard.
By Jul 8, 2019
Health

Modern medicine still needs leeches

For microsurgeons who reattach fingers, ears, and other extremities, leeches remain an invaluable medical device.
By Dec 13, 2017
Animals

So you’ve been bitten by a leech. What’s the worst that could happen?

Hint: You don’t know where that thing’s been … and might not know where it’s ended up
By Apr 22, 2016
Animals

10 Of New York City’s Most Surprising Animals

It really is a concrete jungle
By Jan 29, 2014
Science

This Leech Can Survive A 24-Hour Submersion in Liquid Nitrogen

100 percent of the leeches also survived extreme cold (-130°F) for nine months!
By Nov 29, 2013
Technology

5 Old-Timey Medical Treatments That Actually Work

Leeches, lobotomies, and more
By Feb 5, 2013
Science

How Leeches Can Track Down The World’s Rarest Animals

Plus: zoology's most wanted.