Since 1969, Florida has battled the giant African land snail, smuggled in as exotic pets; the fist-sized invader eats 500 plant species and even the plaster off houses

Discover how the giant African land snail, an invasive species first smuggled in as a pet in 1966, has wreaked havoc in Florida's ecosystems and homes since 1969. With an appetite for over 500 plant ...
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Giant land snails invade Florida, eating all in their path

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Officials speak out after major US city confirms sighting of giant, disease-carrying snail: 'The discovery is a frustrating addition…'

In June, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation reported that an African land snail had been "surrendered" in Brooklyn to the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation. The ...
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‘Giant’ creatures in New Zealand mountains recovering from ‘being eaten alive’

Giant land snail populations are recovering in areas that have received targeted predator control over the last 15 years, according to experts. Getty Images/iStockphoto For the last 15 years, wildlife ...