Commonly found in backyard gardens throughout the world, snails live a very interesting life. But how long do snails live, and what is the average life cycle like for a snail? These creatures are ...

To protect snails, avoid picking them up by their shells. Photo: Getty Images They slowly crawl through flower beds, across sidewalks and streets—and it’s not uncommon for people to want to help the ...

Whether in the garden, the forest, or on the sidewalk–many want to help the defenseless mollusks, such as when they risk being run over on the asphalt. Most would probably just pick up the snail by ...

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 ...

Snails have over 1,000 microscopic teeth. Some eat leaves, but different snails eat many different things, including other snails. Photo by Jennifer Schlick Of all the flora and fauna in the region, ...

Over the past two decades, the Gulf of Maine has become a popular landing spot for invasive species from across the world, ...