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Chester Zoo Breeds Hundreds of Tiny Endangered Snails to Revive Wild Population on Atlantic Island
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Conservationists at the UK's Chester Zoo have successfully bred hundreds of ultra-rare land snails from just 21 individuals, preventing their imminent extinction. These tiny mollusks have now been safely returned to their pristine Atlantic island home to rebuild their wild population.
Conservationists at the UK’s Chester Zoo have successfully bred hundreds of ultra-rare land snails from just 21 individuals, preventing their imminent extinction. These tiny mollusks have now been safely returned to their pristine Atlantic island home to rebuild their wild population.