Skunk cabbage is one of the first plants to sprout in the springtime in the Northern Hemisphere. The plant itself is 20?C (76?F) warmer than the surrounding air, and it melts the snow around itself so that the shoots can sprout upwards.
Earthworm Factoids
Earthworm Factoids Some facts about earthworms from the Canadain
Nature Federation: - Although they lack eyes and ears, earthworms
can discern light, taste their environment, and detect vibrations -
The narrow, slightly pointed end is the front part of the worm's
body - There can be more than one million earthworms in an acre of
healthy soil. Together, they can eat 10 tons of leaves, stems and
dead roots in a layer - Earthworms submerged in water can survive
for several weeks providing there is sufficient oxygen in the water
to support them. MAY 22, 2001
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