PHOENIX — A pair of land snail species found in Arizona are finding themselves left off the Endangered Species Act’s latest listing. The Pinaleño talussnail and San Xavier talussnail, both endemic to ...

A new snail was discovered off the coast of Florida — resembling a bright, citrus-colored species near the home of citrus margaritas. Marine scientists recently discovered a new species off the coast ...

The species appears to be an invasive snail known as the big-eared radix, which is native to Europe and Asia. It was found in ...

David Sischo is working to save some of the rarest endangered species on the planet, kāhuli — Hawaii’s native tree snails. The snails play a crucial role in the ecosystem, having evolved over millions ...

Editor’s Note: Call to Earth is a CNN editorial series committed to reporting on the environmental challenges facing our planet, together with the solutions. Rolex’s Perpetual Planet initiative has ...

Snails whose shells coil counterclockwise have trouble hooking up with snails whose shells twist clockwise since their bodies don't line up properly. Turns out, the contrary snails trade awkward sex ...

Snails can hide in their shells for months or even years, slowing metabolism and sealing in moisture to survive harsh ...