to the Tiger Cowrie Snail Resource. Here, in the home of these creatures, you'll find information on their ecology, physiology, genetics, and evolution. We hope you enjoy! :)
Did you know?
-Two cousins of the tiger cowrie (the ringed cowrie and the money cowrie) were widely used as currency before the metal coin in countries around the Mediterranean Sea [1] -In the 1700s, in Africa 20,000 money cowries could buy a bride [2] -In Fiji, cowries are badges of nobility [3] -Cowrie shells are often made into jewelry [4] -Jewelry made of the gold cowrie has been traditionally used by royalty in the Pacific Islands [5]