Giant Earthworm Expands Range

Two new localities are now suspected for the rare giant Palouse earthworm. Specimens are thought probable for this species, though not conclusively identified. (News source.)

Antarctic Discoveries

More marine discoveries from the Antarctic (fish and invertebrates):

Nat Geo gallery

Daily Mail

Giant Crayfish in Tennessee

Biologists are trying to monitor the giant crayfish, Barbicambarus cornutus, in Tennessee. It gets up to about 9 inches in length. (News source.)

More on Giant Earthworm

Here's an interesting article on the continuing search for the rare giant Palouse earthworm.

Endangered Species Profile: the Crab Louse?

A Dutch natural history museum is looking for a specimen of the crab louse for its collection, but hasn't been able to locate any. Even if it is a declining species, that just leads to a whole new batch of conservation issues... (News source.)

Celebes Sea Expedition

Notes on a recent 2007 expedition to the Celebes Sea, with plenty of photos.

Earthworm Denied

USFWS has denied the addition of the giant Palouse earthworm to the endangered/threatened species list, because there isn't enough scientific information to determine whether threats listed in the petition are actually cause for concern. The petitioners plan to continue their fight. (News source.)