Life on the farmBehind the scenesMoutta Farm's Willys star in an ARTE documentary
A few months ago, cocoons from our Willys were sent to a film crew. Now they're on screen in « Constructions animales » (Animal Constructions), a documentary series broadcast on ARTE.
- The farm's Willys appear in an ARTE documentary series.
- The series « Constructions animales » is broadcast in 3 episodes.
- Earthworms are true builders of the soil.
Our Willys are in the movies! The worms from Moutta Farm are the stars of a new documentary series about animal constructions, broadcast on ARTE in three episodes at 6:55 pm on 3, 4 and 5 October.
Cocoons sent to the film set
A few months ago, we sent cocoons from our worms to the film crew. These tiny capsules contain earthworm eggs, from which the young worms hatch. The Willys were then observed and filmed from every angle.
To find out all about these cocoons and how worms are born, read our page on how earthworms reproduce.
The earthworm, a great builder
Why feature an earthworm in a series about animal constructions? Because it's a true soil engineer:
- it digs tunnels that aerate the soil and let water through;
- it lines its tunnels with mucus that makes them sturdier;
- it leaves casts on the surface, small mounds of highly fertile soil.
All these hidden constructions make the soil more alive and more fertile. Discover the ecological role of earthworms.
Enjoy the show, and keep your eyes peeled: those could be our Willys you see on screen!
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