Tetepare
by Isaac Rounds

Tetepare Island, an untouched paradise surrounded by vibrant coral reefs, is one of the few places left in the world where natural forests still reign. Thanks to the efforts of the local community and their unwavering dedication to conservation, Tetepare has become a sanctuary for endangered species. But there’s one mystery that has long remained unsolved - what species of snails call this island home? Until now.

As part of a broader project to investigate the diversity of land snails across the Pacific Islands, a team of four Australian Museum researchers set foot on Tetepare in the Solomon Islands. With no prior studies of land or freshwater mollusks on the island, our mission was clear: to fill a crucial gap in the global knowledge of island snails. We were determined to uncover what species thrived here and add to the growing body of research on island biodiversity.

Read more