EPISODE · Feb 3, 2026 · 5 MIN
Snail!
from Terranauts - En inglés y en español. Science and nature in 5 minutes · host Encarni Remolina
Join Captain Lucy on a slow and slimy adventure to discover the amazing world of snails! Thanks to our Terranaut Anika, we’ll learn how snails are born with their tiny shells, why they need calcium to grow them bigger, and why - unlike hermit crabs - they can never leave their shells behind. Plus, find out how many teeth these little creatures have and what happens when they go into a deep sleep called dormancy!
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Join Captain Lucy on a slow and slimy adventure to discover the amazing world of snails! Thanks to our Terranaut Anika, we’ll learn how snails are born with their tiny shells, why they need calcium to grow them bigger, and why - unlike hermit crabs - they can never leave their shells behind. Plus, find out how many teeth these little creatures have and what happens when they go into a deep sleep called dormancy!
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