In this photo, we see a snail in the Vanier garden. I chose to write about this snail because this insect often goes unnoticed. Even in this picture, you may not have known it was a snail, as it is curled up in its shell. Snails are amazing creatures because their body constantly produces mucus which allows them to move. This "slime" is also what allows them to grip any surface, as shown in the photo. We often see snails in gardens because plants provide perfect nesting sites for snails. However, don't be worried! Snails can benefit your garden because they are higher on the food chain than…