, the World Conservation Union (IUCN) has considered the giant Palouse earthworm vulnerable due to loss of habitat and competition from non-native species. In August 2006, conservationists petitioned the U.S. government to list the worm under the Endangered Species Act. However, in October 2007, the U.S.
, the World Conservation Union (IUCN) deemed the giant Palouse earthworm endangered due to habitat loss and competition from non-native species. In August 2006, conservationists requested U.S. government listing under the Endangered Species Act. However, in October 2007, the U.S.