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US - Jul 22, 2026 - A backyard chicken owner thought hens were eating the missing eggs, but later found five chicken snakes curled up inside the nest boxes - Chicken keepers report sightings of snakes feasting on their eggs within nesting boxes. These serpents are drawn to the warmth of coops and the presence of stored chicken feed. Experts advocate using humane deterrents instead of harsh chemicals for effective long-term management. Regularly collecting eggs and securing feed bins can effectively keep these unwanted guests at bay. Enhancing coops can safeguard eggs while allowing snakes to maintain the ecosystem's balance.

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US - Jul 22, 2026 - In 1955, Hawaii released a cannibal snail to control another invasive snail, but the predator instead helped push the islands' rare native tree snails toward extinction - Hawaii introduced a predatory snail in 1955 to control pests, which then devastated native tree snails. Scientists now operate a snail emergency room to protect the remaining species. These colorful kāhuli snails were once abundant and culturally significant to Hawaiians. Captive breeding is slow, and efforts focus on predator-proof fences for reintroduction. Conservationists strive to prevent further extinctions, highlighting a global trend of human-induced endangerment.

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