Driver flips car after sliding on snail slime

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Cheryl Santa Maria

Digital Reporter

Wednesday, June 29, 2016, 7:04 PM - A driver near Berlin, Germany recently lost control of his car and flipped the vehicle after driving over a slimy trail left behind by snails crossing the highway Wednesday.

The car was wrecked, but the driver was unhurt.

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Why did the snail cross the road?

Snails like to stay where it's damp, so experts say it's unusual for them to cross dry, hot roads -- especially in large numbers.

A recent rainfall may have fooled the snails into thinking the roadway was safe.

In the absence of rain, studies have shown that absence of food or the search for a mate will drive snails to brave roads.

Experts say roads can fragment snail populations, which can have a significant, negative impact on species survival.

Source: The Associated Press

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