Rare Amazonian jellyfish found in Leicestershire

Experts have said a rare jellyfish found in water in a part of Leicestershire is "an amazing find".

Amateur wildlife enthusiast Michael Gray from Newbold was out walking his dog when he saw something unusual in Stanigal Water.



On closer inspection, he found a 2cm-wide Amazonian freshwater jellyfish and contacted local wildlife experts.

Since the 1800s, the sightings of the creature, usually found in Brazil, have been few and far between in the UK.

It is thought the jellyfish could have been brought into the country on imported aquatic plants or fishing bait.