There are around 1000 species of native earthworms in Australia. One of the most spectacular is the Giant Gippsland Earthworm; at over a metre long it is one of the largest earthworms in the world.Fun fact: the Palouse earthworm exudes a lily-like odor when handled.
Update 6/30/09: Apparently folks are trying to get the EPA to protect the Palouse earthworm, after failing during the last administration.
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