Join Jill and Liz as they answer the questions, “Do worms have tongues?” and “Which animals have opposable thumbs?” We also share a bat fact of the day and a historical fiction book recommendation. To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Concerning worms:
https://discovery.ebsco.com/c/qctlkj/viewer/html/qxxjaef27z
https://animalcorner.org/animals/worms/
http://www.biokids.umich.edu/critters/Oligochaeta/
Worms Are Wonderful | Amazing Animals | Backyard Science | SciShow Kids
Concerning opposable thumbs:
https://kidadl.com/facts/get-a-grip-animals-with-opposable-thumbs-that-will-amaze-all-kids
https://www.britannica.com/animal/primate-mammal/Hands-and-feet#ref876331
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thumb#Opposition_and_apposition
Here’s a fun activity to try at home that shows why thumbs are important!
https://www.generationgenius.com/activities/external-animal-parts-activity-for-kids/
