1,329 Rare Snails Once Believed Extinct Reintroduced to Island off Morocco

1,329 Rare Snails Once Believed Extinct Reintroduced to Island off Morocco

More than 1,300 critically endangered land snails have been released in the Ilhas Desertas (Desert Islands) archipelago off the Moroccan coast. The reintroduction of the tiny molluscs to their native habitat followed the rescue of two obscure species of the snail from the edge of extinction, reported The Guardian. The snails hadn’t been recorded for […]

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Slugs and Snails Thrive in the City

Slugs and Snails Thrive in the City

Urbanization poses a significant challenge to native wildlife, with many species struggling to adapt to the drastic habitat changes and Pollution that come with city life. However, a recent study published in PLOS ONE reveals a surprising exception: slugs and snails may prefer urban environments in Los Angeles. This study, led by Joseph Curti from […]

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