Miss Papua New Guinea 2017

The emerald green tree snail’s story

The emerald green tree snail, also called the 'forest jewel', is scientifically known as papustyla pulcherrima.

Miss Twain, who is part Manus islander, highlighted the fact that the green snail is an endangered species and its habitat, the tropical rainforest, is being threatened by logging, road construction, other development activities and rising sea levels. She used the Miss Pacific Islands Pageant platform to call for its protection.