The largest of the 10,000-known species of millipede, the giant African millipede reaches anywhere from four to twelve inches in length! Giant African millipedes are currently thriving in their African rainforest home, and as natural decomposers, they help to keep the forest healthy by consuming and digesting plant matter such as leaves, fruit, and other vegetation. The rain forest is a busy place full of many plant and animal species that call this habitat home. As gardeners of the forest, thes

Millie the millipede. I know, most original name ever 😒 Archispirostreptus gigas | Bugsologist: Lauren Davidson

Meet the giant African millipede (Archispirostreptus gigas)—emphasis on giant. It's the largest of the world’s 12,000 millipede species, grows up to 13 inches long, and sports up to 400 teeny widdle legs. | California Academy of Sciences