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Millipede

Archispir ostreptus gigas

Size: 8 to 11 inches

Diet: Fallen plant material

Habitat: Under moist debris and rotting trees or branches

Range: Tropical and subtropical Africa

Threats to survival: Deforestation

Fun facts: A millipede can curl up into a ball if it's disturbed.