Australia mail snails
A unique topic!
In Australia, the postal service is known as Australia Post, and they have a special program to deliver mail to remote and rural areas, including areas with limited access to traditional mail services. One of the ways they achieve this is by using snails!
Yes, you read that right - snails! Australia Post has a partnership with a company called "Snail Mail" that uses trained snails to deliver mail in certain areas. The snails are equipped with tiny mailbags attached to their shells, and they are released in areas where traditional mail delivery is not possible.
The program was launched in 2017 as a pilot project in the town of Byron Bay, New South Wales, and has since been expanded to other areas. The snails are trained to navigate through gardens, parks, and other areas to deliver the mail to residents.
The benefits of using snails for mail delivery include:
- Environmentally friendly: Snails are a low-carbon, eco-friendly option for mail delivery.
- Cost-effective: Snails are cheaper to train and maintain than traditional mail delivery methods.
- Unique experience: Residents in areas with snail mail delivery get to experience a unique and fun way to receive their mail.
However, it's worth noting that the snail mail program is not a replacement for traditional mail delivery, but rather a supplement to reach areas that are difficult to access.
So, if you're ever in Australia and receive a letter delivered by a snail, consider it a special treat!