Neil Riseborough, the "Snail Master" of the 2013 World Snail Racing Championships, takes his sport seriously. "We're a clean sport, unlike sprinting worldwide," he ...

It was huge. Its light brown shell stood taller than the tip of my shoe. Its yellowish-green body stretched about an inch ...

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

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A genetic fluke stood in the way of love for a lonely, unique garden snail named Jeremy. But against all odds, and thanks to a global search, Jeremy has hopefully found a mate (or two). Jeremy is a ...

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Oh, no, not the escargot! A vicious little worm with an appetite for snails has made its European debut. And that has some scientists worried about the future of France's famed mollusk appetizer. The ...