Syrinx aruanus, the largest snail in the world, does not resemble the tiny snails we know from our gardens. Instead, Syrinx aruanus reaches nearly 3 feet long, and its shell is shaped like a trumpet .

Giant African snails may look harmless, but they carry a dangerous disease that poses a serious risk to humans and wildlife. Learn how these invasive creatures are spreading illness and what can be ...

"Not garbage! Not an alien!" the Seaside Aquarium posted on Facebook recently. "It's a giant marine snail egg casing!" Fully grown, the Lewis' moon snail can grow up to 5.5 inches. The Washington ...

Plus-size snail, Gee Geronimo, was the largest African land snail ever to be recorded. Measuring 39.3 cm from snout to tail, he entered the Guinness Book of World Records back in December 1978.

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 ...