Prehistoric shell trumpets used as walkie talkies play a tune for the first time in 6,000 years

Your iPhone's battery life might be impressive, but it's nothing compared to the longevity of these ancient 'walkie-talkies'.

Prehistoric shell trumpets used as walkie talkies play a tune for the first time in 6,000 YEARS after scientists discovered they were used to communicate long distances

Your iPhone's battery life might be impressive, but it's nothing compared to the longevity of these ancient 'walkie-talkies'.
Boing Boing on MSN

The tragic love life of Jeremy, the world's loneliest snail

In 2016, a retired scientist in London discovered a garden snail with a shell that coiled counterclockwise - the opposite of ...

Queen conch's hopping behavior helps set new conservation guidance

A new study published in Conservation Biology examines the behavior and distribution of queen conch (Aliger gigas) to guide ...
IGN

Hearty Blueshell Snail

The Hearty Blueshell Snail is a one of the creatures found in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Most creatures drop recoverable materials and some are used for as ingredients for cooking, side ...
EurekAlert!

Hop to it: research from Shedd Aquarium tracks conch movement to set new conservation guidance

A new study published in Conservation Biology examines the behavior and distributions of queen conch (Aliger gigas) to guide ...