On Safari with Nala - Millipedes

The video discusses millipedes, their etymology, and their presence in Africa, where they are known as shonga lolas. It covers their defense mechanisms, such as curling into a spiral and snake-like motion. Millipedes feed on rotten plant material and some are predatory. They grow by adding legs and produce cyanide as a defense. They vary in color and are preyed upon by various animals.

What does the term 'millipede' mean in Latin?

What is the significance of curling up in a spiral for millipedes?

How do millipedes defend themselves against predators?

What do millipedes produce as a chemical defense?

What are some of the animals that prey on jungle lolas?