Australian Trumpet or Baler

The Australian Trumpet or Baler is the world’s largest and heaviest gastropod, growing to up to 91cm (36in) long and weighing up to 18kg (40lb). They are carnivorous and prey on clams and smaller snails, as well as worms that live in tubes. To reach the worms, the Australian Trumpet reaches through the tube with its long proboscis.

They are carnivorous and prey on clams and smaller snails, as well as worms that live in tubes. To reach the worms, the Australian Trumpet reaches through the tube with its long proboscis.