Entry #029: Mongolian Death Worm

© Jesstin Jacobs

© Jesstin Jacobs

  • Also known as olgoi-khorkhoi in Mongolian, which means “intestine worm”

  • 52 inches long (although reports range from 2 to 7 feet)

  • Some kind of millipede

  • Able to generate its own electricity through unknown means

  • Extremely aggressive, likely carnivorous

  • Electricity could be a defense mechanism, but most likely used to subdue and incapacitate its prey

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