Did you know that when baby gulls see the red spot on their parents' bills, they know to start pecking for food there? Adult gulls throw-up food for their chicks to eat and seeing the red spot triggers off the chicks' pecking activity.
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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