Kiwi scientist gives snail fighting chance
Bringing an animal back from the brink of extinction is an amazing feat, but when it's an animal that doesn't usually feature among the most talked-about endangered species it's especially exciting for one kiwi scientist. James Joseph is a champion of the humble snail. The Norfolk Island snail to be exact. About six years ago, an island resident came across the Campbell's keeled glass-snail listed as extinct 20 years ago. A team of scientists gave the invertebrate a fighting chance and they're reporting some very unexpected but positive developments. James Joseph spoke to Melissa Chan-Green.
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