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Must-see: Rare 'blue dragon' sea slug washes up on Australian beach

By Cox Media Group National Content Desk
Nov 22, 2015

Sea slugs may not seem very glamorous, but a video of one has taken the Internet by storm.
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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.

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Came across this odd critter at Broadbeach today. It's a Glaucus Atlanticus.

Posted by Lucinda Fry on Thursday, November 12, 2015

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