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Sea slugs may not seem very glamorous, but a video of one has taken the Internet by storm.
According to Australia's 7 News, a Glaucus atlanticus, also known as the "blue dragon," recently washed up on Broadbeach in Queensland, Australia. The rare, venomous creature may have a mean streak – it's known for its painful sting – but its beauty is captivating social-media users worldwide. A video of the creature, posted Nov. 12 by Facebook user Lucinda Fry, has gone viral, with more than 144,172 views on the social network.
>> Click here to watch the viral video
Came across this odd critter at Broadbeach today. It's a Glaucus Atlanticus.
Posted by Lucinda Fry on Thursday, November 12, 2015
