Oahu tree snail reintroduction

Hawaiian kāhuli, or tree snails, have been described as jewels of the forest and have been depicted as being able to sing according to Hawaiian folklore. They have beautiful multicolored shells, and are often described in traditional Hawaiian poetry, hula, lei, and chants. Native snails also play an important role in the Hawaiian ecosystem by feeding on fungus and algae that grow on plant surfaces and by contributing to nutrient cycling in forests.