The Weirdest Animal in The World (Blue Dragon)
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Strange and rare sea creatures are found on the east coast of Australia's Gold Coast. Sea slugs that have the name Glaucus atalanticus latin was found in the sand beach. The animal had become a concern because it is mentioned similar to a dragon, because it has a sting and a striking blue. That's why the animal is called the 'blue dragon'. Quoted from the Independent, biologists immediately reminded while the 'blue dragon' was not harmful, but experts advise if someone finds the animal, is forbidden to touch it.
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Because, the 'blue dragon' keeps the poison used to injure its prey. Generally, this 'blue dragon' predator is a jellyfish. Biologists say the 'blue dragon' will sting if it comes into contact with the skin. While marine invertebrate animal scientist from Griffith University, Australia, Kylie Pitt labeled the animal as a very strange creature. According to him, the 'blue dragon' floats upside down and moves around using sea-level pressure.
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The 'blue dragon' is mentioned to grow by ten times the size of the jellyfish and eat the predator. The blue dragon 'usually spends its time through surface currents into the ocean. The rare animals are also floating on the surface of many oceans of the world, but rarely seen by humans. If the animal is on land, people have a chance to see the 'blue dragon'.
The 'blue dragon' is mentioned to be found off the coast of South Africa and has been found in Australia in the past.
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