Filled with live plants, substrates, and glimmering schools of fish, a perfectly curated aquarium is an awe-inspiring art ...

They originate from Africa where they inhabit shallow freshwater ponds ... are generally too big to be eaten by African dwarf ...

Also known as the sand-grain snail for its resemblance to a grain of sand, the Ichetucknee siltsnail is a tiny freshwater snail native to Florida — just 2 or 3 millimeters wide with a translucent, ...

In the UK alone, there are 100 species of land snail, and that doesn’t even include the freshwater snails that live in our rivers and lakes. On top of this, the UK is also home to 46 species of ...

Schistosomiasis is a chronic and debilitating tropical parasitic disease caused by schistosomes (Schistosoma spp.), transmitted by freshwater snails. It is a Neglected Tropical Disease (NTD) of both ...

Bird watching is a great excuse to travel to some of the world’s most naturally beautiful and biodiverse destinations.

Ms Lane said 67 species of freshwater snail had "gone extinct with a further 450 species threatened". "Protecting the waters they live in is key to their survival," she added. In March ...

A team successfully transplanted memories by transferring a form of genetic information called RNA from one snail into another. The snails were trained to develop a defensive reaction. When the ...

Led by researchers from the University of Utah, scientists have discovered a component within the venom of a sea snail that mimics a key human hormone involved in regulating blood sugar and ...

He was 2nd Technician on Red Dwarf though he always wanted to be an officer. However after sitting and failing his Asto-navigation exam on no less than 13 occasions and doing the same with his ...

Sep. 19, 2024 — Researchers have uncovered a fascinating mechanism behind the reduction and asymmetry of emu wing bones. The wings not only show significant shortening, but the skeletal elements ...

Have you ever wondered what plants and animals live in the many pond habitats near you? Well, pack your fishing net, we're off to do some pond dipping! Just look at all the different plants and ...