What is the banana slug? The banana slug is named for its resemblance to a ripe (or overripe, in the case of spotted individuals) banana. It’s one of the slowest creatures on Earth, moving at a ...

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 ...