One famous snail’s death highlights the plight faced by diverse Hawaiian snails, of which there were once hundreds of species ...
Some of these invasive garden snails spread serious diseases, while others cause severe damage to fruits and other crops, so ...
HAVANA TIMES – The giant African snail is an invasive species in Cuba. It can transmit dangerous parasites, possibly causing serious or fatal illnesses. The interview that follows shouldn’t be read as ...
The black mussel (Mytella strigata), a fast-spreading mollusk of South American origin was recently discovered in shrimp farms along Sri Lanka’s western coast, closer to Anawilundawa, an important ...
Have you ever wanted a pet that’s peaceful, fascinating, low-maintenance, and completely out of the ordinary? Let me introduce you to one of the most remarkable creatures you can keep at home — the ...
If you want to forget your troubles and tune out the state of the world, look no further than an online snail-appreciation group like Pet Snails and Slugs, which has ten thousand members from all over ...
In recent years, exotic pets have captured the interest of animal lovers seeking something a little different from cats, dogs, or hamsters. Among the rising stars in the exotic pet world is the Giant ...
For National Snail Day, museum research fellow Melissa Betters explores the mollusks’ notable nature Melissa Betters A shell from the Cuvier tropid snail, a terrestrial species native to Madagascar, ...
Rangers witnessed a captive Powelliphanta augusta snail lay an egg from its neck, and they managed to catch it on video for the first time ever. New Zealand Department of Conservation A small, white ...
More on the topic of unusual units of measurement, in particular how to communicate the size of information. Attentive readers will recall Christopher Dionne’s suggestion that the scale of large ...
Wild-born individuals of the species had not been found in more than 40 years, experts said. Photo by Justin Hu via Unsplash On a small island in the South Pacific Ocean, a rare species once declared ...
A towering giraffe gracefully meanders down a dusty path amidst the lush greenery of the African savannah. Its long neck sways as it walks with a serene gait under the clear blue sky, showcasing the ...