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Slithering Threat: Asian Swamp Eels Spread in U.S. Waterways, Alarm Wildlife Experts

The Asian swamp eel is an air-breathing, mud-loving predator spreading throughout the United States. These slithering threats ...

Slimy invasive predator causing shift in Florida Everglades ecosystem

The invasive Asian swamp eel is threatening the Florida Everglades by disrupting the food web. This predatory fish has caused ...
The State

‘Fighting’ fish that survives drought by hiding in the mud is new rare species

Betta iaspis was found in only one small forest peat swamp next to a “huge” oil palm plantation, researchers said. Photo by Siborey Sean via Unsplash In 2022, after passing through the hands of local ...
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Shocked! We catch fish in the swamp using old-fashioned Thai methods

Using old Thai methods, we explore a swamp for unusual fish. The search involves unique tools and techniques, uncovering ...
NPR

U.S. Fish and Wildlife invokes federal water rights to protect huge swamp in Georgia

Parts of the massive Okefenokee Swamp are a wildlife refuge. Georgia is on the cusp of permitting a titanium dioxide mine next to it, prompting the federal government to invoke federal water rights.
AOL

Swamp creature — with ‘very large’ eyes — discovered in Madagascar. It’s a new species

In a small, isolated swamp along the coast of Madagascar, a multi-colored fish swam just below the surface of the water. Near the top, the water was clear, allowing the light to reflect off the myriad ...
Miami Herald

Swamp creature — with ‘very large’ eyes — discovered in Madagascar. It’s a new species

Is the small swamps of eastern coastal Madagascar, a brightly colored fish skimmed the top of the water three decades ago. Husha Bilimale via Unsplash In a small, isolated swamp along the coast of ...