Of all the flora and fauna in the region, snails are not one I think about very often. On hikes, they fall into the “just” ...

Snails, with their distinctive spiral shells and unhurried movements, have long held the title for some of the slowest creatures on land. But why are they so slow? As we explore the fascinating ...

Inspired by a small and slow snail, scientists have developed a robot protype that may one day scoop up microplastics from the surfaces of oceans, seas and lakes. Inspired by a small and slow ...

As you explore your yard or woods, you can also encounter slugs, which are slow-moving animals related to snails. They look like them too, except that slugs lack shells. Not only can you find ...

You may find a kindred spirit in Grace Pudel. The snail-collecting and snail hat-wearing woman is the lead character in “Memoir of a Snail,” the largely enjoyable latest work from Australian ...