About this episode

The episode discusses the New Zealand mudsnail, an invasive species and a notable export from Aotearoa.

One of Aotearoa's most successful, and most infamous, invasive exports. This week's critter is one you've almost certainly met - even if you didn't know it. It's tiny, it's tough, and it's one of Aotearoa's most successful global export, although not necessarily in a good way. Meet the New Zealand mudsnail. Nicola Toki and Jesse discuss.

People in this episode

Host: Nicola Toki

Guest: Jesse

Topics covered

• invasive species
• environment
• biodiversity
• New Zealand
• ecology

Keywords

• New Zealand mudsnail
• invasive species
• Aotearoa
• biodiversity
• ecology
• environment

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Aotearoa, New Zealand mudsnail

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