This article was originally featured on The Conversation. Wander through your backyard or walk along a stream and it’s likely you’ll see a snail – small, squishy animals with shells on their backs.

*Life Story of the Snail* (1963) is an **11-minute color educational film** produced by **Encyclopedia Britannica Educational Corporation (EBEC)**. This documentary presents a **photographic study** ...

Garden snails seem simple, but they’re full of strange features and habits most people never notice. They move slowly, hide in tiny gaps and appear harmless, yet their bodies are built in clever ways ...