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Endangered snails reintroduced to remote Desertas Islands after a century

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Endangered snails reintroduced to remote Desertas Islands after a century

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  • Over **1,300 critically endangered snails** bred in zoos have been released on a remote island near Madeira.
  • This marks the **reintroduction of two snail species** to the wild, previously thought to be extinct for a century.
  • Conservation efforts began after the discovery of a small remaining population on **Deserta Grande island**.
  • The snails were marked with **non-toxic identification dots** to monitor their adaptation in the wild.
  • This initiative represents a **major step** in efforts to recover these species' populations, showcasing collaborative conservation efforts.

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