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Newfound 'Spider-Man' Snail Is an Expert Web Slinger
By Mindy Weisberger published
A new species of colorful marine snail slings webs like Spider-Man and is "kind of cute."
Cave-Dwelling Snail Named for D&D Goddess of Darkness
By Mindy Weisberger published
A new species of land snail that lives underground in Brazil was named for a character in the popular role-playing tabletop game, Dungeons & Dragons.
Giant Owls and Painted Snails: Incredible Creatures from Cuba, In Photos
By Christine Lunsford published
From toxic toads to brilliant butterflies, Cuba hosts a diverse array of animals, many of which are unique to its island ecosystems.
Tweet #SnailLove to Help Lonely Mollusk Find a Mate
By Laura Geggel published
If only there were an online dating site like Tinder or OkCupid for snails. Then Jeremy, a very unusual snail found in an English garden, might have a better chance of finding love.
Micro Mollusk Breaks Record for World's Tiniest Snail
By Laura Geggel published
An itsy-bitsy mollusk in Borneo is the new record holder for the world's smallest known snail, a new study finds.
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