This article was originally featured on The Conversation. Wander through your backyard or walk along a stream and it’s likely you’ll see a snail – small, squishy animals with shells on their backs.

Have you ever wondered if slugs can smile — or if they even have teeth? Their smooth bodies and simple appearance might ...

One consequence of our sunless summer is a population explosion among slugs. I've seen slugs in the garden for several weeks, and I've had to brush them off fresh cucumbers. But when I moved a canoe ...

Keith Walters currently receives research funding from Innovate UK. In the past he has received research grants from UK government, research councils, industry levy bodies and a range of other sources ...

Are you sick of slugs eating your garden? There are a few types of slugs commonly found in Washington state that can find their way into your garden, patio, deck and even inside your home. Slugs can ...