Leeches are classified as segmented animals and the body of the leech is divided into 32 parts. The octopus has nine brains, one for the head and one for each tentacle. The primary brain is located at ...

But when you head outside the next morning, you discover the foliage is full of weirdly-shaped holes—and some of the seedlings are gone! Chances are, it’s the work of slugs. "Slugs are soft-bodied ...

But leeches aren’t just useful at crime scenes. These creatures’ sanguineous appetites have also come in handy for scientists, who are hoping to use them to solve another mystery: the diversity of ...

However, experts have warned that this means you have to be careful that they don’t get munched away by slugs. Slugs are omnivorous and love to nibble away at all sorts of highly unpleasant ...

Chances are, it’s the work of slugs. "Slugs are soft-bodied animals that live in moist areas and feed on many different types of edible and ornamental plants," says Rafia Khan, PhD, assistant ...

It gets its name from the stripes that make it look like a garter. Many people call it a garden snake or gardener snake because it eats garden pests like slugs, leeches, and snails. The females don’t ...

If you’ve got slugs, one of the best ways to get rid of them is to open up a bar. Yes, it appears that, like many of us, after working hard in the garden all day, slugs also appreciate a beer. Slug ...

Whilst some people love slugs and snails in their garden, other gardeners may loathe them. They can cause lots of damage in the garden, such as eating and destroying crops, as well as leaving ...

Slugs and snails are often regarded as the scourge of gardens but they do some valuable jobs for your outdoor space. These pests help to break down plant matter, disperse seeds and provide food ...

At one point in Saturday’s spring training opener with the Houston Astros, the Washington Nationals had a no-hitter going through five innings. After Houston broke that up, the Astros tied the game.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – In the final tune-up before ACC play, the No. 9 Virginia baseball team (8-3) defeated William & Mary (4-8) by a score of 15-4 in seven innings at Disharoon Park on Tuesday ...

The parasite gets its name from its complicated life cycle, which relies on slugs and snails as well as rats. In rats, the worms reproduce, and first-stage larvae are released in the rodent's feces.