Monsoons and the march of the Giant African Snail
The Hindu
People are resorting to unique activities like snail catching competitions to fight the Giant African Snails, which damage crops, plants and even concrete structures
The march of the Giant African Snail (GSA) has left people hapless. They are now devising fun activities to counter the menace. On August 15, the All-India Anglo-Indian Association of Fort Cochin held a competition to catch the maximum number of Giant African Snails in one hour. “We wanted to celebrate Independence Day in a uniquemanner. This was a fun activity but the underlying message is serious. It’s time we treat the GSA as a serious threat to local environment,” says Ian D’Cruz, member of the organisation.
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