Oysters and escargot are recognized as luxury foods around the world—but they were once valued by the lower classes as cheap sources of protein. Less adventurous eaters today see snails as a ...

The strange reproductive habits of a large, carnivorous New Zealand snail were once shrouded in mystery. Now footage of the snail laying an egg from its neck has been captured for the first time, ...

In the animated film space, two things naturally come to mind: stories for children and big-budget, formulaic projects. The former idea is something directors have been fighting for years, a ...

Less adventurous eaters today see snails as a garden pest, and are quick to point out that freshly shucked oysters are not only raw but also alive when they are eaten. How did these unusual ...

Snails were eaten 30,000 years ago in eastern Spain. Photo / NZME Oysters and escargot are recognised as luxury foods around the world, but they were once valued by the lower classes as cheap ...

A quirky blend of Roman history and slimy fun is returning to the Cotswolds this May half term, as Chedworth Roman Villa once again plays host to its popular Roman Snail Trail. Packed with ...

Snails, despite being famous for their sluggishness, are very interesting animals to study. For instance, even though they are shell animals with no apparent hole for waste discharge, they do actually ...

Less adventurous eaters today see snails as a garden pest and are quick to point out that freshly shucked oysters are not only raw but also alive when they are eaten. How did these unusual ingredients ...

A FORTNIGHT back a bullish Ace Magashule declared he was ready to take the stand in the Bloemfontein High Court and clear his name regarding the charges he faces in the R255-million asbestos tender ...