Banff biologists work to protect rare snails

November 28, 2003
Source: CBC
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Scientists are trying to rebuild an endangered snail population in Alberta. The critters' entire habitat covers the area of a volleyball court on Sulphur Mountain. The researchers say low water levels may be partly to blame. Humans have had a disastrous effect by stepping on the tiny creatures. One year ago, they reintroduced 50 snails into a spring. Since then, the snail numbers have jumped to more than 7,000.

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