In dry conditions, slugs insulate themselves in dirt and leaves until their environment becomes moist again, typically venturing out to eat at night. The slime also helps banana slugs move—and ...

More than 6,500 admitted students and guests came to UC Santa Cruz for Banana Slug Day on April 12, a campuswide event ...

Over 120 student workers help bring Banana Slug Day to life each year. For thousands of admitted students, Banana Slug Day is more than a campus visit. It’s a chance to see what college life could be ...