It can move objects many times its own weight. It can lose its head - and grow back another one. It is both male and female at the same time. Best of all, it can eat dirt.
Earthworms are pretty incredible creatures, in their own way.
In fact, we'll have a small worm farm on display at the Montshire Museum Friday night and over the weekend. It's part of our Passengers Party, which celebrates all sorts of amazing creatures that are fellow travelers on planet earth. The worms are special guests of ours so please be polite and don't tell any fishing jokes. You'll note that worms are made up of dozens of rings or segments. It is a myth that you can divide a worm in half and have each half grow into a complete new worm.