Watch world-1st footage of a giant snail oozing a pearly white egg out of its slimy neck folds

Rare Carnivorous Snail Filmed Laying Egg Through Its Neck for First Time

A rare snail lays eggs from its neck during a routine check. Credit: New Zealand Department of Conservation A rare carnivorous snail from New Zealand has been filmed laying an egg through its neck, an event never previously recorded and one that has surprised conservation workers who have cared for the species for nearly 20 years. Egg-laying caught on camera during routine check The moment happened during a routine check by New Zealand’s Departm…

Watch world-1st footage of a giant snail oozing a pearly white egg out of its slimy neck folds

Very little is known about Powelliphanta augusta, an elusive snail species threatened with extinction. The new footage is the first time their bizarre egg laying behavior has been captured on camera.