The worms can jump as much as a foot off the ground. They also can make the soil inhospitable for native plants and insects.

Woolly bear caterpillars (known as woolly worms) are said to predict the winter weather, but are they accurate?

It's that time of the year when people start talking about the infamous woolly worm! As you know, a lot of people swear that the color and pattern of woolly worms can be used predict winter weather.

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When I was 17, I babysat a group of preschoolers for a few hours once a week. Sometimes, these four- and five-year-olds would try to guess my age: “Are you 12?” “Are you 40?” “Are you nine?” “Are you ...

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Are you being attacked by your cat?! Do cats bite when they are playing? Why do cats bite their owners? Is it a sign of affection? Whatever it is, it hurts and I’m here to help!