But, the biggest problem for kagus is the loss of habitat. The forests of New Caledonia have been cleared for mining and agriculture, leaving only a few small valleys where the kagus can live. Manus Island Tree Snail Manus Island, north of New Guinea, is covered with rain forest. The Manus Island tree snail, a small animal with a bright green shell, lives in the tops of the trees in this forest. Overcollecting has been a serious problem for these small animals.
Many people like to collect the shells of Manus Island tree snails because of their beautiful color.
Another big problem for these snails is the loss of the forests where they live. Loggers are cutting down more and more trees of the Manus Island rain forest. Little is known about the habits of this little animal. If the logging and collecting continue, soon there will be no Manus Island tree snails left to study. That's the size of a large Leatherback sea turtle, the largest turtle on earth.