If you live in Central Florida, beware: the invasive parasite-carrying New Guinea flatworm has reportedly made its way to part of the state. The predatory New Guinea flatworm, named after the island ...

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The invasive worm has now got the attention of state and local officials who have just started an investigation, even though the worms were seen in June of last year in Miami. It is believed the ...

WEBVTT IT’S CALLED A NEW GUINEA FLATWORM, AND THIS CREATURE COULD MAKE YOU VERY SICK. SUMMER: AS WESH 2’S DAN BILLOW EXPLAINS, IT’S ALREADY MADE ITS WAY INTO CENTRAL FLORIDA. DAN: IF YOU SEE ONE OF ...

First it was pythons, then iguanas — now, something else is invading the Sunshine State. It’s called a New Guinea flatworm, and this creature could make you very sick. The New Guinea flatworm has ...

An invasive worm with a toxic slime was spotted in Florida again. The New Guinea flatworm, originally from the South Pacific Islands, was spotted last year in Miami and now has made its way to the ...

A highly invasive worm which has its mouth in the middle of its belly and wraps itself around snails to digest them has been found in the US for the first time, according to new research. The New ...

A recent invasion of New Guinea Flatworms in Florida poses a significant risk to human health and a sighting of this non-native animal should be reported to authorities by calling 911. Since as early ...