Magnificent, rare worm with its own campaign song: the giant Gippsland earthworm

The giant Gippsland earthworm already has an upbeat campaign song. “I am a real worm, I am an act ual worm,” bangs the chorus of Doctor Worm, a late-90s novelty hit by the American indie rock band They Might Be Giants. Of course, Gippsland’s worms definitely are giants – some reportedly stretching as long as 2 to 3 metres. And they are actually earthworms, albeit magnificent ones. Their size is truly remarkable, says Dr Beverley Van Praagh, a species specialist. A garden variety earthworm might be the length of your finger, whereas an average giant Gippsland earthworm is longer than

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