If you’ve ever explored your garden or woods after the rain, you’ve probably already seen dozens of snails or slugs crawling around. You might’ve also seen them climb plants and trees or cross sidewalks. Not to mention, they would always leave this unique, shiny slime trail wherever they go. If you’ve already witnessed a snail […]
Snails are well-known for one of their striking physical features—the spiral shell they load on the back. But have you ever heard of a snail with a shell made out of iron? If you haven’t yet, let me introduce this remarkable creature, the Scaly-foot snail. Chrysomallon squamiferum, most commonly known as a scaly-foot snail, is […]
Pearls have been adored for thousands of years around the world for their beauty, elegance, and rarity. They serve as a symbol of sophistication, luxury, and refinement. In ancient civilizations, pearls symbolized light, love, healing, femininity, and perfection. Pearls have also been used to create enchanting jewelry pieces for centuries, often passed down from generation […]
Have you ever heard of an animal that was believed to have been born from fire and could pass through fire unharmed? If you haven’t yet, let me introduce you to the salamander. According to Old European folklore, salamanders were born from fire and could withstand fire as they were often seen mysteriously crawling out […]
Ammonites: They are sea animals that first appeared in the fossil record around 400 million years ago in the Devonian period and became extinct at the same time as dinosaurs. They had a soft bodies and used their Spiral-shaped shell for protection. Scientist believe they may have avoided predators by squirting ink. They belong to […]