We released 1329 snails on a rock in the sea - here's why

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After 3 years of expeditions and breeding programs we are now finally releasing 4 critically endangered species of snail back into the wild! 🐌 To support our work you can become a member here: https://mossy.earth MOSSY EARTH MEMBERSHIP ================================ The rewilding membership that restores nature across a wide range of ecosystems. 🌲 Support a diversity of ecosystems 🐺 Rewild habitats to bring back biodiversity 🦫 Fund neglected species & ecosystems Learn more and become a member here: https://mossy.earth 💪 OUR PARTNERS IN THIS VIDEO =============================== IFCN Madeira: https://ifcn.madeira.gov.pt/pt/ Chester zoo: https://www.chesterzoo.org/ Bristol Zoological Society: https://bristolzoo.org.uk/bristol-zoological-society Zoo Parc de Beuval: https://www.zoobeauval.com/en/ ADDITIONAL LINKS =============================== 📝 Field notes channel: https://www.youtube.com/@MossyEarth-FieldNotes BBC article on our project: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4gxqep4zk3o ⏱️TIMESTAMPS⏱️ =============================== 0:00 Intro 1:21 Why snails 4:02 Expedition 1 9:02 Expedition 2 9:32 Expedition 3 - 6 10:15 Breeding Programs 13:02 The first release 🔎 ABOUT THIS PROJECT =============================== Four species of snail thought to be extinct have been found on a small Atlantic island. After more than 100 years without a confirmed observation, the species were rediscovered on Deserta Grande by the local conservationists at IFCN. Their only home and habitat had been devastated by invasive species so their reappearance comes as a very pleasant surprise. However, initial estimates of their numbers (less than 50) suggest they may be on the verge of extinction. For this project, we have joined a hopeful rescue operation led by the IFCN that aims to ensure the long term survival of these species. Read more about this project here: https://www.mossy.earth/projects/snail-species-rescue CREDITS =============================== Filming: Tiago de Zoeten Additional footage by: Vítor Martinho, Dinarte Teixeira and Gerardo Garcia Writing: Duarte de Zoeten Editing: Duarte de Zoeten, Thomas Berry and Thomas Hikin