Apple snails can sicken humans if they are eaten raw or undercooked. Their egg masses also contain a toxin which can cause skin and eye rashes. The apple snail, a harmful invasive species, has been ...

Florida is home to many species of animals — some native and some invasive. From alligators and iguanas to pythons and bears, the Sunshine State boasts a diverse ecosystem that supports a wide range ...

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An invasive species of snails known to be deadly to humans and disastrous to marine life has slithered its way into North Carolina. The toxic Apple Snails were discovered last month in multiple ...

Large-headed beetles can readily crush snail shells with their powerful jaws, but cannot insert their oversized heads into the shells. Small-headed beetles can insert their heads into the shells for ...

Americans are being urged to destroy strange, sticky pink blobs appearing across Florida, as officials warn they pose a threat to both humans and local ecosystems. These vivid pink clusters are egg ...

LUMBERTON, N.C. (WRAL) - The apple snail, a harmful invasive species, has been found along the Lumber River in Lumberton. Apple Snails are most easily recognizable by their distinctive large, bright ...

An artist’s illustration of Alligator munensis. The large tooth sockets towards the back of its mouth suggest this extinct gator could crush shells and may have snacked on hard-shelled prey like ...