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New study shows surprising connection between deer and earthworms

Apr 26, 2023 08:14AM ● By Content Editor
Photo: A new study found that deer lead to more earthworms in northern forests. Getty Images | iStockphoto/MPR News

By 
Dan Kraker - MPR News - April 26, 2023


A new study from the University of Minnesota shows that white-tailed deer in the area had a direct correlation to a higher number of invasive earthworms found in northern Minnesota forests. 


To read the story, visit the MPR News site here. 
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