Image of the Day: Pink Slime
The giant pink slug (Triboniophorus aff. graeffei), recently determined to be a distinct species, can grow up to 8 inches long and lives only on Mount Kaputar in eastern Australia.
IUCN, MICHAEL MURPHYEditor's note (December 10): The subheading on this article has been updated to reflect that Triboniophorus aff. graeffei was recently determined to be a distinct species.
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