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Photos: Giant African land snails The U.S. Department of Agriculture said “scientists consider the giant African snail (GAS) … to be one of the most damaging snails in the world. It is known to consume at least 500 different species of economically important agricultural plants, including breadfruit, cassava, cocoa, papaya, peanut, rubber, and most varieties of beans, peas, cucumbers, and melons, as well as plans of horticultural, cultural and medicinal value.” (Phil Mislinski/Getty Images)

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