You've Never Heard of These Weird and Wild Animals

Giant African Land Snail

Watch out for these slow guys. They are known carriers of the rat parasite Angiostrongylus cantonensis. They don’t have teeth, but a ridged tongue that allows them to “rasp” their food.

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You've Never Heard of These Weird and Wild Animals

Giant African Land Snail

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