Restoring the glutinous snail to Britain
- 1st Jun, 2025The glutinous snail (Myxas glutinosa) is considered Europe’s rarest freshwater snail, extinct in England and now surviving in just one lake in Wales. Thanks to the expertise and work of ecologist Ian Hughes and BIAZA partner Lifeforms Art, we at BIAZA have recently worked to establish four new ark populations across our zoo community. Our members caring for glutinous snails currently include Askham Bryan Conservation and Wildlife Park, Dudley Zoo and Castle, Longleat Safari Park and Wingham Wildlife Park.
Together with our Corporate Associate sponsors, JCS Livestock and Mazuri, we have exciting plans to continue driving and championing their conservation.
