Snails seem like slow, unassuming animals until you meet the cone snail. This mollusk packs a punch as one of the most ...

The most recognizable characteristic of a cone snail is its shell. These come in various colors and patterns, each serving as a warning. There are more than 900 species of cone snails, which vary ...

Nancy Knowlton, 75, was born in Evanston, Illinois, but spent nearly every summer of her childhood by the Atlantic Ocean. Her ...

All around us, creatures are quietly getting on with secreting—oozing not just milk and tears, but beautiful homes, musical ...

The Cone Snail sports a beautiful shell, but also contains a lethal bite – here’s all you need to know in case you get bitten or stung by one. The cone snails exhibit extraordinary adaptations and ...

Snorkelling while paddleboarding reveals tasty surprises in Malaysia’s shallows A grotto at Pulau Songsong, accessible only ...

Cone snails are marine gastropods renowned for their beautifully patterned shells that have made them popular among collectors. However, these seemingly innocent sea snails harbor a sophisticated ...

The snail’s shell defies the smooth spirals we associate with its kind. Instead, it folds into boxy, angular whorls, a shape ...