Rare snails lay eggs during car journey to zoo
The zoo near Canterbury says glutinous snails started laying eggs on their way to Kent.
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"I brought 24 snails back from Wales at the start of July."
— Samantha Eden , Academic
"It's cool being able to help our animals here."
— Hannah Ellins , Other
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The zoo near Canterbury says glutinous snails started laying eggs on their way to Kent.
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