Land snails /
Jenny Jones.
- 24 pages : colour illustrations ; 23 cm.
- New Zealand endangered species. .
- Jones, Jenny. New Zealand endangered species. .
Includes index.
Describes the characteristics of land snails found in New Zealand, discussing their appearance, eating habits, habitat, breeding, predators and defence. Also considers the reasons for a decline in some native species, including the flax snail, kauri snail and superb snail, and looks at the conservation efforts being carried out to protect them. Suggested level: primary, intermediate.
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