Saving the most beautiful snails in the world
Cuban painted snails are sought by collectors for their range of colours and complex patterns. But trading them has been banned since 2017. Researchers are trying to spread awareness among Cubans and visitors about the perils the snails face from illegal collecting, predation by invasive species, land clearing and climate change. They are also partnering with farmers to encourage them to care for the snails on their land. “They’ll see that it is more successful to protect them alive than to sell them dead,” says biologist Norvis Hernandez.
National Geographic | 9 min read
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