Slugs & Snails
Do slugs freeze in winter?
Some do, but slugs are surprisingly adept at surviving freezing conditions – very low temperatures do not have a particularly negative impact on overall numbers for the following year.
How to identify insects and invertebrates under logs and stones
Use our ID guide by naturalist Brett Westwood to identify insects and invertebrates living under logs and stones.
How Jeremy the 'shellebrity' snail found fame and advanced scientific understanding
When a rare left-handed snail popped up in a London garden, it gave scientists a unique opportunity to study the root of this mysterious phenomenon, with a lot of help from citizen scientists.
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What is snail slime?
Naturalist and author Amy-Jane Beer discusses the science behind snail slime.
How to identify slugs and snails
Mild, damp nights are ideal for searching for slugs and snails. Here are 14 species to look for.
