A Surprising Sea Creature Discovery in Texas

An amazing creature resembling green jelly was recently discovered at Nighthawk Bay Nature Preserve in Texas by a local ranger. 

The video featuring the creature captured the internet's attention and quickly went viral. Many viewers tried to match it with known mollusk families, but finally, Julie Hagen, the spokesperson for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, clarified that it was in fact a sea hare. 

Hagen responded to several claims suggesting that the creature is dangerous, stating that despite their rarity, sea hares are not dangerous at all. "There are several types of sea hares in Texas, and they live in shallow waters or areas with lots of seaweed. This sea hare was documented by our biologists and then returned to the water, which is what we usually do with any creature we find."

So, what do you know about the sea hare? Here are some fascinating facts about it:

- Sea hares are a group of sea slugs, mollusks whose bodies are entirely made of protein. 

- The name "sea hare" comes from their rounded shape resembling a rabbit, and two sensory protrusions from their heads that look like rabbit ears.

- The largest species of sea hares is the 'black sea hare,' reaching up to 75 cm in length and weighing two kilograms. 

- Sea hare movement is facilitated by lifting the rear part of their feet, stretching forward, and raising their bodies upward. 

- The color of the sea hare changes depending on the level of toxins they consume, resulting from the seaweed they feed on. 

- Due to their changing color, sea hares blend remarkably into their surroundings, giving them excellent camouflage abilities to avoid predators.