In the biological world, if y ou are adapted to a live and depend upon a specific habitat, or have evolved to feed on a specific kind of food, you are called a species specialist. Conversely, if ...

No matter if you find snails slimy or scintillating, these snail facts for kids will surprise and delight you. If you've ever ...

The gold rabbit snail is an extraordinary freshwater species that captivates aquarists with its vibrant coloration, unique ...

What is the Partula snail? Also known as the Polynesian tree snail or niho tree snail, the Partula snail (Partula nodosa) is actually one of several snail species of the genus—all of which are ...

In the 1970s, the snail darter, an unassuming, two-inch-long fish, became one of the most controversial symbols of ...

It seems like there are as many different strategies employed for a bird’s survival as there are species of bird. Think about all the different ways and things a bird must do just to ...

Found only in the Los Osos and Morro Bay area of western San Luis Obispo County, the snail is thought to have a stable or increasing population and has benefitted from protection of coastal dune and ...

The agency also designated two ponds and 739 acres in the Cape Fear River watershed as critical habitat for the snail. The magnificent ramshorn is currently extinct in the wild and survives only in ...