One of the slowest moving creatures in our world, the snails become the hosts of a ghostly parasite that turns them into zombies. This isn't an episode out of some horror movie but a truth that ...

The natural world is always fascinating, with millions of unique species for us to explore and research. But now and again, nature presents us with something so strange that it is, frankly, bizarre.

BROWARD COUNTY, Florida -- Some neighborhoods in Broward County in Florida are under quarantine Tuesday after sightings of invasive giant African land snails, known to be one of the most dangerous ...

Giant African snails are spreading into new regions, bringing with them a parasite known to cause serious illness in humans.

NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla. (WFLA) — An invasive, giant snail species, that can also lead to outbreaks of meningitis, has been found in New Port Richey, Florida. The Florida Department of Agriculture and ...

Invasive apple and mystery snails in Georgia have tested positive for rat lungworm, a parasite that can cause illness if the snails are consumed raw or undercooked. Although the risk of infection is ...

ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - If you enjoy swimming in lakes, listen up! The Georgia Department of Natural Resources discovered several invasive nonnative snail species in Georgia carrying a parasite that ...