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Leeches! view detail comment email this

Fact sheet on the biology of leeches, which "are commonly found in lakes and ponds and many of [which] provide food for vertebrates such as fish, ducks, turtles and some other birds." Also discusses the history and current use of leeches for medicinal purposes. Includes related links. From the King County (Washington State) Department of Natural Resources.
http://www.kingcounty.gov/environment/data-and-trends/monitoring-data/stream-bugs/leeches.aspx
Topics: Animals, Health, Medical Treatments & Devices

Last updated May 18, 2009


Nature: Bloody Suckers view detail comment email this

Companion to a Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) Nature program that looks at "scary and fascinating creatures that feed on blood," such as leeches, mosquitoes, chipo bugs, and vampire bats. Includes video clips, photos, a lesson plan, and related links.
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/bloodysuckers/
Topics: Animals, Insects & Arachnids, Mammals

Last updated Oct 12, 2005





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