Meet The Snail That Thrives Where Almost Nothing Else Can. Hint: It Has Armor Made Of Iron

In hydrothermal vent fields, a small snail evolved an iron-reinforced shell. Here’s how it challenges assumptions about ...
The Advocate

Snails and slugs are some of the ickier pests in the garden. Here's how to handle them.

Snails and slugs are common pests in gardens. They belong to the mollusk family along with oysters, and they crawl along over a thin layer of slime that they produce to ease their way. Snails carry a ...
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Alabama snail once thought to be extinct proposed for endangered species protections

An Alabama snail so rare that for decades it was thought to be extinct has been proposed for federal endangered species protections. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed listing the oblong ...
Popular Science

Watch a snail lay an egg…from its neck

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. New Zealand is no stranger to unique flora and fauna, and that ...