Slugs are sluggish but one of the more fascinating creatures in existence. Learn 10 slippery facts about these gastropods.

Tiny blue creatures are washing up on Oregon beaches again. Here’s what they are and why researchers think big strandings are more common after warmer winters.

The New World screwworm, a parasitic fly, has been eradicated from the U.S. for over 60 years. But in recent months, it has been detected as close as 70 miles from the U.S.-Mexico border.

Parading a deformed dog around at basketball games fuels demand for greedy breeders to keep churning out unhealthy animals," says PETA's Tracy Reiman.

Looking for help with today's NYT Strands puzzle? Here's an extra hint to help you uncover the right words, as well as all of today's answers and Spangram.

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