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G i an t A f r i c an
Giant African
land snail
With its unstoppable appetite and
relentless reproduction, this famously
slow-moving creature has become one
of the world’s fastest spreading pests
Words Matt Ayres
GIANT AFRICAN LAND
SNAIL
Achatina fulica
Class Gastropoda
Territory Africa, Asia, North
and South America
Diet Plants, fruits, vegetables
and minerals
Lifespan 3-5 years
Adult weight 32g (1.1oz)
Conservation Status
NOT EVALUATED
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