The snail’s shell diameter averages about 22 to 30 millimeters (.87 to 1.18 inches). Each snail’s shell has a unique combination of stripes and colors, so no two are exactly alike. These snails eat ...

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

A team of British and Cuban scientists has embarked on a mission to save several species of snail whose unique beauty has threatened their very existence. Polymita snails, native only to the forests ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Photo Credit: iStock The rapid spread of the giant African snail is sparking concerns across parts of western Cuba, as residents ...

Extinction rates for island land snails commonly range from 30% to as high as 80% on some volcanic islands, according to a new review paper that ...