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Why do worms come out in the rain?

On a rainy day, you'll often see lots of earthworms on sidewalks and roads. But what makes the worms crawl away from the ...
DEAR JOAN: Can you explain the behavior of the local population of earthworms that insist on leaving their deep, dark underground abode to explore above ground after a heavy rain downpour? In our ...
Hammerhead worms have been found near the Washington, D.C. area, the latest region to become a home to the invasive species. Hailing from Southeast Asia and so far preferring hotter climates in the ...