  When I think of mothering types of animals, I think of a hen with her chicks, a doe with her fawn, and a leech with its leechlings...? I say 'its' because, as the article, urlLink Slimy Leeches Are Devoted Parents , pointed out, leeches are hermaphrodites; not that there's anything wrong with that. But according to Australian researchers, leeches are very supportive, nurturing parents, especially for invertebrates, but more so even than some vertebrates I know. Have I mentioned lately that I love internet news services?! So the next time your mother is smothering you, tell her she's a mother leech. And if that doesn't get you sent to your room, I don't know what will!!! urlLink Read more! 
