Snail slime does many jobs thanks to calcium
Snail slime might look like one simple, sticky substance, but new research shows it is far more sophisticated than it appears. Scientists studying grove snails have discovered that the animals…
Mysterious, numbered mollusk discovered on Australian beach
Researchers are urging beachgoers to report the endangered, tagged sea snails. Woman Finds Tagged Abalone Shell in Australia — And It’s Helping Save a Critically Endangered Species A surprising discovery…
Driver Spots A ‘Leaf’ On His Hood — Then Sees It’s Someone Tiny Along For A Ride
He had an unlikely passenger. Tuesday morning in British Columbia, Canada, began like any other for Stijn François. After waking up and preparing for work, he hopped into his car,…
This snail may hold a secret to human eye regeneration
Snail Vision Breakthrough Could Illuminate Future Eye Treatments A surprising creature may hold clues to healing human eyes: the golden apple snail. This freshwater snail, Pomacea canaliculata, originally from South…
Hopes critically endangered snails breed at safari park
Rare Giant Snails Find New Home at Longleat Safari Park in Conservation Effort A group of critically endangered snails has recently arrived at Longleat Safari Park in Wiltshire, where conservationists…
Falling Groundwater Levels Threaten Tiny Snail as Nevada Lithium Project Advances
Environmentalists Urge Investigation into Lithium Mine’s Impact on Rare Nevada Snail RENO, Nev. (AP) — Opponents of the largest lithium mine currently under construction in the U.S. are calling for…
Tiny Snails Return to Breeding in the Wild After 40 Years in French Polynesia
A global conservation effort to reintroduce the tiny Partula tohiveana snail to its native wild habitat has achieved a significant milestone, with the discovery of wild-born adult snails for the…
Scientists Boost Endangered Sea Snail Populations with Innovative ‘Speed Dating’ Approach
Speed Dating for Shellfish: Florida’s Innovative Approach to Saving the Queen Conch A new twist in wildlife conservation has emerged in the Florida Keys, where conch specialists at the Florida…