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YOUTUBE (CNN) - London Zoo animals step onto the scales for annual weigh-in Tue Aug 25 07:40:51 2026

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Capybaras, penguins and even giant snails were weighed and measured as London Zoo carried out its annual health checks. The data helps keep track of the animals’ health and contributes to a global conservation database. #cnn #news #uk

NPR (Ari Daniel) - Sticky or slippery? Snails can change their slime to meet the moment Thu Aug 6 18:26:45 2026

Snails are slimy. But there's more to that goo of theirs than meets the eye. It's a fact that may help inspire the creation of new materials.

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NPR (Jonathan Lambert) - Could fish be a secret ingredient for rice farmers to avoid disease and make more money? Sun Jul 12 10:49:40 2026

Farmers in Senegal are welcoming fish into their rice paddies. The hope is they'll fertilize the crop, be a source of food ... and eat the snails that carry parasitic worms.

NPR (Miguel Macias) - Greetings from Seville, where springtime means caracoles Wed May 13 17:16:10 2026

Spring is snail season in Seville. Caracoles in southern Spain differ from the well-known French escargot — they're smaller and eaten directly from the shell. And everyone has a favorite tapas bar that serves them.