Scientists at UC Santa Cruz have completed the first end-to-end genome of the iconic Pacific banana slug, a species ...

One subspecies, the Pacific banana slug, can grow up to 9 inches long, making it the second-largest slug in the world. The banana slug is often bright yellow, though it can be brown, white ...

The Pacific banana slug is characterized by its sometimes-dappled yellow coloring and impressive size that ranks it the second-largest land slug in the world. They often live in the coastal forests of ...

It was a big day at the state capitol for banana slugs on Tuesday. Assembly Bill 1850, which would make the banana slug California's state slug, passed the assembly. Sammy the Slug, the UC Santa ...

Not only is the banana slug the endearing mascot for UC Santa Cruz — making the project fitting for campus researchers — but ...