(WXIN/WTTV) — Did you know that there are jellyfish living throughout the Hoosier State? Indiana DNR officials recently spoke more in depth about the freshwater creatures.

"Wait… Indiana has armadillos AND jellyfish?! Yes. Yes, we do," the Dept. of Natural Resources posted on Facebook earlier this week said, referencing a recent increase in Hoosier armadillo sightings.

Now, DNR is giving information on another unusual animal that can be found throughout the state: Craspedacusta sowerbii. Here is everything you need to know.

What is Craspedacusta sowerbii?

Better known as the peach blossom jellyfish, this invertebrate is the only freshwater jellyfish of its kind known to inhabit North America. However, they are found virtually worldwide.

Surprisingly, this non-native species can be fou

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