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Giant tiger land snail
Achatina achatina
The giant tiger land snail, also known as Achatina achatina, is one of the largest terrestrial gastropods in the world, native to the rainforests and humid lowlands of West Africa. It is easily recognized by its large, conical shell, which features striking brown and yellow tige…
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- A single giant tiger land snail can lay up to 1,200 eggs in a single year, leading to rapid population growth if not controlled.
- Giant tiger land snails can grow shells up to 30 cm in length, making them the largest of all land snails. Their eggs are surprisingly large, measuring about 1.5 cm in diameter. They have both male and female reproductive organs, allowing each individual to lay hundreds of eggs after mating.
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