Millipede

Natural history: Millipedes are related to centipedes but have a few differences. They mostly eat dead and rotting plants and are not venomous. Millipedes also tend to stay still when disturbed whereas centipedes run away. Millipedes are some of the oldest land animals on the planet and first appeared 100s of millions of years ago!

Observation Tips: Millipedes have 2 legs per body segment which attach to the underside of their bodies.