National search launched to find a mate for rare left-spiralled snail

Friday 29 August 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Fri 29 Aug 2025, 11:59am

Illustrator Giselle Clarkson has launched a campaign to find a mate for Ned, a snail with a rare left-spiralling shell. Due to his anatomy, Ned has a 1 in 40,000 chance of finding a compatible partner.

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1. NZ HeraldFri 29 Aug 2025, 9:30am

   Ned the lefty snail has a 1 in 40,000 shot at a mate. Cue a nation-wide search (opens in new tab)

2. StuffFri 29 Aug 2025, 11:59am

   Ned the left spiralled snail is on the hunt for true love (opens in new tab)