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

Land snail extinctions are accelerating across islands, exposing a devastating collapse of some of the world’s most fragile ...

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A comprehensive new review paper reveals the staggering loss of biodiversity among island land snails globally. Lead author ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Person reaching out finger to touch snail - Catherine Delahaye/Getty Images Snails can be a real nuisance in the garden, sometimes ...

This snail could one day save eyes. The golden apple snail has camera-type eyes that are fundamentally similar to the human eye. Unlike humans, the snail can regenerate a missing or damaged eye. UC ...

Giant african snails are spreading into new areas, and their invasion is raising serious public health concerns. These snails ...