India, Oct. 18 -- Scientists in northern Thailand found a new type of millipede that looks like a "tiny dragon." The creatures have long legs and spiky bodies. They were seen mating on the walls of a cave. According to the Miami Herald, this is the first time scientists have seen this species. The Pha Daeng Cave is located in Mae Hong Son Province near the Myanmar border.

In 2024, a group of researchers visited this cave and studied animals that had never been explored before. They were mostly interested in karst rock areas filled with rocky walls and cracks. While exploring, they found unique millipedes hidden in small places on the rocks.

After careful study, the scientists realized they had found a new species. They named it Desmoxyt...