Conservationists establish new populations to save the rare glutinous snail
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Conservationists establish new populations to save the rare glutinous snail

12 Sep 2026 · Originally published 11 Sep 2026 9/10 Original headline: Zoos help to save snail found in only one lake in Wales
The glutinous snail, once widespread across the UK, is now found only in Llyn Tegid in Eryri National Park. Conservationists are working with zoos to create new 'ark' populations using snails bred in a Ceredigion garden, helping to ensure the survival of this rare species after its decline due to water pollution and habitat loss.
Source: BBC News UK Ceredigion
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