WESTMINSTER — Calling all nature enthusiasts. You are invited to “Incredible Earthworms!” — a hands-on program for children ages 2 and up at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9, at Forbush Memorial Library, ...

You might not have thought much about earthworms. If so, it may surprise you to learn that Charles Darwin studied earthworms for 40 years, earthworms are causing a climate change controversy, there is ...

A study reveals how invasive worms are disrupting forests in the northern United States and changing key soils.

Have you ever wondered: What do earthworms eat? Most of us learn in school that earthworms are good for the soil and help maintain a healthy ecosystem. They are also food for a wide range of animals, ...

Some people call it a crazy worm. Some call it an Alabama jumper, although it’s not contained to that state. It’s Amynthas agrestis, one of three main species of earthworm native to southeast Asia ...

Like Rodney Dangerfield, earthworms don't get any respect. A host of other animals preys on them, kids impale them on fishing hooks and adults routinely degrade their habitat. It's a tribute to their ...