If you’re ever diving off the coast of the Philippines and have a keen eye, you might be lucky enough to spot something that looks remarkably like an underwater Pokémon character: the Costasiella ...

In the shallow marine waters off of the coasts of Japan, Philippines, you can find these adorable little creatures floating about in their magical underworld. They are Leaf Sheep.They are one of the ...

Why it's awesome: These tiny marine creatures are probably better known by their nickname, "Shaun the Sheep" sea slugs, because of their uncanny resemblance to the iconic TV character. The adorable ...

If you’re ever diving off the coast of the Philippines and have a keen eye, you might be lucky enough to spot something that looks remarkably like an underwater Pokémon character: the Costasiella ...

Costasiella kuroshimae, known commonly as Leaf Sheep, is an ocean-dwelling grazer that “steals” photosynthesizing chloroplasts from the food it eats in order to generate energy. The Leaf Sheep is a ...

Discover the Costasiella kuroshimae, a tiny 'leaf sheep' sea slug found in Asian and Oceanian tropical waters. This miniature marvel, measuring only 8mm, possesses a unique ability to photosynthesize, ...

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Photos of Costasiella kuroshimae, a.k.a. the “leaf sheep” sea slug, have recently gone viral on Twitter again, and for good reason. The leaf sheep doesn’t just have an absurdly cute name, it also has ...