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Lazarus species: 13 'extinct' animals found alive
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Giant Palouse earthworm
Originally discovered in 1897, these giant worms were declared extinct in the 1980s until three specimens were unearthed, the most recent in 2005. Found in Eastern Washington state and parts of Idaho, these ghostly burrowers can dig down as deep as 15 feet, grow to as long as 3.3 feet in length, and are albino in appearance.
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Woo Hoo!
"Worms of the earth, rise in numbers
A silent night brings them upon us
Rising from the soil to torment the living
Torment the living
Gentlemen, our faith is wounded
And yes, we are wounded too
They’ve come out from the swamp
But we, we stand on both legs
They will roll over and over and over again
And another lonely pacifist lying in the sun
There is no ground control... MAYDAY!
Breathe not a word of this
Quiet,.... More