Re: Leech smuggling: Canada fines man after 4,700 carried on plane
Originally Posted by
Bratti
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Ewwww....
No, not eww! Trust me, they are fascinating!
They have their own place in the food chain.
They are an indicator of pollution levels in the environment.
Not all types are vampiric; some live on detritus.
They have a fascinating sight organ.
They are deaf.
Some species make fantastic, caring parents!
Plus, from the medicinal point of view, they are invaluable!
Not that long ago, the medicinal sort were on the endangered species list.