She is a gastropod — the family that includes snails, slugs and whelks — and was recently discovered as a new species. Semisulcospira egretta, named after the city bird of Xiamen, the egret, was ...

Remove all the coconut flesh from the inside of the shell to achieve a smooth surface. Carefully slice the coconut shell in half using a saw or cutter. Extra Tip on Making Coconut Shell Crafts ...