The banana slug has a sneaky defense mechanism that might surprise you. Watch to see how this slimy animal escapes from the jaws of a hungry snake. http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/videos/moment-of/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=Social&utm_content=link_fbkids20151217kids-snakevsslug&utm_campaign=Content/#eww__banana_slug_snack.mp4 | National Geographic Kids

Very Important: Banana slugs find each other by following the slime trails they leave behind. Snail trail, slug mail — gastropods really can do it all. 💘 (Time lapse by our very own Curatorial Assistant Erica Ely!) | California Academy of Sciences