The Giant African Snail (Lissachatina fulica), one of the world’s worst invasive species and a carrier of parasites that can cause brain inflammation, has infested parts of Chennai and its outskirts. It is listed among the “100 Worst Alien Invasive Species” globally. #news #GiantAfricanLandSnail #invasivespecies #chennailive | Chennai Live

The Giant African Snail (Lissachatina fulica) is a huge species of land snail native to East Africa, which has become an invasive species in the Philippines and other parts of Asia, since its introduction by humans during World War 2 as a food source. They are also deadly, as they can carry pathogens that can infect people and mammalian pets. | Mikey Bustos