Wolfsnail

By Sarah C. Campbell

A wolfsnail hunts its prey, leaving only empty shells behind.

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32 pages· 851 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud

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In the leaf litter of Jackson, Mississippi, a wolfsnail embarks on a relentless hunt. Known as the cannibal snail, it tracks the slime trail of its unsuspecting prey. Fast and formidable, this predator leaves nothing but empty shells in its wake. Discover the dramatic life of this little-known creature and its impact on foreign habitats. Will the wolfsnail's appetite disrupt the balance of nature? Dive into this suspenseful tale and explore the fascinating world of a backyard predator.

From the publisher

The wolfsnail hunts its prey: other snails. This true tale of horror begins in the leaf litter beside a quaint porch in Jackson, Mississippi. The wolfsnail is on the prowl. Big, strong, and fast (for a snail), the wolfsnail has a taste for meat. In some areas, it is called the cannibal snail. It has earned the name. Soon, the predator finds the slime trail of a smaller snail and follows the path toward its prey. When the chase ends and the dramatic feast is done, nothing remains of the smaller snail but an empty shell. This photographic story, a Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Book, of a day in the life of a wolfsnail offers a unique and dramatic introduction to the food chain. Young readers will be fascinated by this little-known predator and the impact it has had on habitats where it does not belong.