You can help Powelliphanta snails
Powelliphanta lignaria lusca shell
The Powelliphanta snails found today are the culmination of at least 80 million years of evolution on New Zealand's isolated landmass, developing a set of peculiar characteristics that is totally unique in the world.
They represent a small but significant part of our natural heritage which deserves to be saved.
- Support possum and rodent control programmes in your area. These have proven to be safe and effective ways of protecting Powelliphanta populations in New Zealand.
- Don't take empty shells from snail habitat areas. These are formed from calcium in the environment, so it is important that the calcium is returned back to the environment for other snails to use in the future.
Contacts
DOC HOTline - 24 hour emergency number
Phone 0800 DOC HOTline (0800 362 468) to report:
Sick or injured wildlife
Whale or dolphin strandings