What do a colonising plant and a carnivorous worm have in common? Both come from South America and threaten our ecosystems. They are among invasive exotic species that have contributed to nearly ...

Throughout the day, there will be a worm gruntin’ contest, the gummy worm eating contest, beer garden, hula hoop contest, crowning of the Queen and more! This year’s theme is ‘Worms Just ...

In other words, these worms eat chemicals, not food. The study, published in Nature Communications, adds new weight to theories that life can flourish in extreme environments, even in total isolation.

But they need not have worried. Although it may leave a bad taste in the mouth, scientists have discovered that eating worms is good for you. They greatly reduce the symptoms of inflammatory and ...

By eating decaying creatures and having acidic feces, vultures help keep nature free of diseases like tuberculosis and cholera. “You see them on the side of the road eating dead stuff.

For example, earwigs feed on aphids and other garden pests while cockroaches eat decaying material and keep soils healthy." Dr. Charlotte Outhwaite of ZSL's Institute of Zoology, joint lead author ...