Bold snails are built to be tough. A close look at bold snails’ shells reveals that they are rounder, thicker and more bite-resistant than shy snails’ shells. This finding, published online April 22 ...

To protect snails, avoid picking them up by their shells. Photo: Getty Images They slowly crawl through flower beds, across sidewalks and streets—and it’s not uncommon for people to want to help the ...

Whether in the garden, the forest, or on the sidewalk–many want to help the defenseless mollusks, such as when they risk being run over on the asphalt. Most would probably just pick up the snail by ...