Extinct-for-30-Years Snail Species Makes Comeback on Norfolk Island
Campbell's keeled glass snail, declared extinct in 1996, has been successfully reintroduced to Norfolk Island after three decades. More than 1,000 critically endangered snails have been released onto the island as part of a structured recovery effort. The milestone was achieved through sustained collaboration among conservationists and a dedicated captive breeding program. Researchers are now monitoring the reintroduced population to track its growth and long-term survival prospects.
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