Most people are aware of earthworms, but probably give them little thought. Some have a notion they are "good for the soil". Others regard them with distaste and think of slimy animals associated with ...

It's hard to make the argument that catching nightcrawlers for bait is going to save you tons of cash, unless, of course, you're a walleye charter captain who buys them by the pound for a season's ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. It's hard to make the argument that catching nightcrawlers for bait is going to save you tons of cash, unless, of course, you're a ...

Nightcrawlers are deep burrowers, also known as anecic earthworms, and finding lots of these is a strong sign you've got healthy, rich soil. They drag organic matter from the surface down into their ...

Most gardeners know that earthworms help keep soils healthy, now scientists have assessed just how important their underground activities are to global food production—and how to protect them. In ...

Earthworms know a thing or two about romance. They cozy up with a mate inside tubes of slime, then follow a series of intricate steps to make cocoons full of baby worms. It’s cuddly … and complicated.