The snail’s shell diameter averages about 22 to 30 millimeters (.87 to 1.18 inches). Each snail’s shell has a unique combination of stripes and colors, so no two are exactly alike. These snails eat ...

“Before you do anything else,” curator Chris Meyer said the minute I arrived at the National Museum of Natural History’s Invertebrate Zoology collection, “you have to vote for beauty.” He led me ...

Honeymoon Island, Florida, is absolutely packed with incredible shells! I spent the day exploring the beach and finding some of the most beautiful shells I’ve ever seen perfect for collectors and ...

When I moved to Wilmington in January to begin my first job post college, my first few weekends were dedicated to exploring my new environment. This included visiting the Cameron Art Museum, visiting ...