«We showed, based on extrapolation from a random sample of land snail species from all over the world, and via two independent approaches, that we may already have lost 7 percent (130,000 extinctions) of all the animal species on Earth,» said Robert Cowie, research professor at PBRC and co-author of the two studies. (sciencedaily.com)
The snails in question are of the giant African land snail species Achatina fulica, which can grow shells up to 20 centimeters long. (eos.org)
The snails in question are of the giant African land snail species Achatina fulica, which can grow shells up to 20 centimeters long. (eos.org)