Protection Sought Again For Giant, Spitting Worms

CBS | AP ^ | 6/30/09

[LibWhacker]

Conservation Groups Again Seek Endangered Species Protection For Giant, Spitting Worm In Wash.

(AP) Fans of the giant Palouse earthworm are once again seeking federal protection for the rare, sweet-smelling species that spits at predators.

They filed a petition Tuesday with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service requesting the worm be protected as an endangered species.

[Danae]

“RUN FER YUR LIFE!!!!!!!!!”

[Slings and Arrows]

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[martin_fierro]

I downloaded one of their Christmas tunes last year. Good stuff.

[BJClinton]

Giant, Spitting Worm

Nah, too easy.

[Salamander]

I always was leery of an earthworm who could stand up.