Earthworms have five hearts

  • Incredible how many organs can fit inside an earthworm
Incredible how many organs can fit inside an earthworm
 

The unassuming earthworm has developed a number of strategies to improve the odds of survival. If a bird snacks on its head, the rest of its body continues to live on. Thanks to 5 hearts and 6 kidneys, the earthworm can be split up and each part survives. They also carry both sex organs, so they can mate with whomever they find in the dark.