Halloween: Heidi Klum dressed as a giant earthworm

Have you seen the Halloween costume worn by German-American supermodel Heidi Klum? That's right, it's a big Willy! At her famous Halloween party, she appeared dressed as a giant earthworm. Just imagine the size of her wormery…

Earthworms are all the rage

It's funny, but this playful nod shows one thing: earthworms leave no one indifferent. Long considered disgusting, they are now better understood and increasingly appreciated for the role they play in the soil.

Real giant worms do exist

Heidi Klum's costume isn't so far from reality! There are species of giant earthworms around the world. Some live in the soils of Australia or South America and can grow to more than a metre long.

Our compost worms, on the other hand, are much smaller. But what they lack in size, they make up for in efficiency: they are very voracious and breed quickly. That's what makes them the champions of vermicomposting.

To find out all about the different species, read our page the earthworm: anatomy, species, role and way of life.

And for more surprising facts, discover our 13 unusual questions about earthworms. Happy Halloween!

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