American Crayfish and Bullfrogs invade Europe!
Posted by Anon on Thu 10 Apr 2003 - 08:57
According to this story on the Animal Planet website, an American species of crayfish is gradually taking over in Europe and has worried some conservationists concerned for native species. Also worrisome is an American species of bullfrog that had been introduced in France. The article goes on to mention numerous other instances throughout the world of species thriving, often at the expense of native species, after being introduced outside their native habitat.
Submitters Comment: Maybe we should seen Europe Emeril Lagasse
and a few Cajuns to show them how to handle this? ;)
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