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worms and caterpillars get their energy from eating plants (leafs or other fruits and veggies). This is because plants get their energy from the sun. So, when worms and caterpillars eat this they also get energy.

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Birds catch worms by stepping on the ground the worms will think it's rain so they will go to the surface and then the birds will take the worm and eat/give it to it's babies.

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Birds get attracted to worms because they are hungry, and worms give off a good smell and taste to the birds. So when they see a worm, they want it.

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