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

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 ...

Bomb disposal teams are finding scores of unexploded shells in areas of Ukraine near the front line -- though sometimes children discover them first. The team keeps busy collecting live shells and ...