Scientists have launched a rescue mission for colorful tree snails whose shells have made them targets for collectors and jewelry makers, reported the BBC. Six types of tree snails found only in the ...

David Sischo is working to save some of the rarest endangered species on the planet, kāhuli — Hawaii’s native tree snails. The snails play a crucial role in the ecosystem, having evolved over millions ...

With him went an entire species. Formally known as Achatinella apexfulva, the 14-year-old Hawaiian tree snail was the last of its kind on the planet. He had been lonely since shortly after his birth, ...

Hawaii's native tree snails, known as the "jewels of the forest," are rapidly disappearing. Some of the most imperiled only live in human care... Meet Hawaii's 'jewels of the forest' — some of the ...

Gov. Josh Green issued a proclamation declaring 2023 the “Year of the Kahuli,” honoring the colorful native tree snails that have played a significant role in the environment and culture. Considered ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. It wasn’t snakes on a plane to the Pacific islands of Tahiti and ...

When Hurricane Douglas came barreling toward Oahu in 2020, David Sischo quickly packed up and drove to higher ground. But he wasn't evacuating his family. He was evacuating snails. Sischo works with ...