Wooly Worm Facts

Today the wooly worm is still alive. Is seemed to have stopped eating, probably to get ready for winter. We're planning on burying it soon.

Wooly worm facts:

• Wooly worms are also known as wooly bears.
• The spikes of many species can inject a venom that causes swelling and pain. Most of the poisons are from the plants it eats.
• The wooly worm has approximately 13 segments in its body.
• Wooly worms have been known to predict the weather, based on its fur. For example, if the wooly worm's coat is brownish, the winter will be mild. However, if it is black, the winter will be harsh. I read that there's no scientific evidence that this is true, but in the last 20 years they have been 85% correct. Creepy...