The earthworms in the mountains of southeastern Australia release their own slime (called mucus) into the soil, live for 20 years, and move about underneath snow at soil temperatures of 0(C or 32(F, all winter long.
Record rains
Record rains Three days of rain in Australia's Victoria State
have put an end to an ongoing drought and matched a 25-year record.
The heavy rainfall left Melbourne cut off from the city of Geelong
and resulted in thousands of stranded motorists and flooded homes.
Farmers and water companies, however, welcomed the downpour with
open arms. APRIL 28, 2001
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