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Springtime in the Moulton Gorge
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~ Narceus americanus Millipede protectively curled up with its head at the center ~
We stopped to
have a short break near the shore of Lynch Lake. When we started to repack
our knapsack, something round fell out from between the pages of my notebook.
A coiled-up Narceus americanus Millipede had almost managed to hitch
a ride with us. We had seen quite a few of these large, deeply-coloured
Millipedes in the moss and leaf mould at various sites along the trail.

~ Close-up of a millipede's legs while it makes good its escape ~
I took a few photos of the Millipede while it was on the move in an effort to try to get a good look at its many legs.
Continued on Page Eight.
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