The largest of the worlds land molluscs, the African Giant Land Snail emerges from the ground with the first of the seasons heavy rains.

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The largest of the worlds land molluscs, the African Giant Land Snail emerges from the ground with the first of the seasons heavy rains. They can reach lengths of 12" and can be a serious agricultural pest

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Size: 6000px × 4000px
Location: Selous Game Reserve, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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