In 1967, French authorities allowed captive, non-native African giant land snails to be brought to the islands to provide food for human residents. African giant land snails are difficult to curb ...

For the first time in nearly four decades, scientists have discovered tiny tree snails breeding in the wild in French Polynesia. The species is called Partula tohiveana, and they were previously ...

Medha Imam: When you picture eating snails, you may think of a buttery French delicacy ... eating snails and drinking beer. More from Food ...