This article was published in Scientific American’s former blog network and reflects the views of the author, not necessarily those of Scientific American We have a problem in Los Angeles. No, not the ...

An extinct snail found in a Bermuda alleyway led to biologists breeding 100,000 and releasing them back into the wild—and they're thriving.

This article was originally featured on The Conversation. Wander through your backyard or walk along a stream and it’s likely you’ll see a snail – small, squishy animals with shells on their backs.