Monday, July 10, 2017

Study warns about the impact of the carp in shallow lakes with high ecological value for the preservation of waterbirds

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The presence of the carp, a freshwater invasive species spread worldwide, is alarmingly reducing the populations of diving ducks and waterbirds, according to a study. Story here.

 One of the carps' victims, the white-Headed Duck. Photo by Ken Billington.
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