American Crayfish Trapping Strategy Fails to Control Invasive Species
A recent study challenges the effectiveness of trapping American crayfish to protect native British species, suggesting it may worsen the issue and spread harmful pathogens.
The article "American Crayfish Trapping Strategy Fails to Control Invasive Species" from BBC's Discover Wildlife relates the results of a study that shows trapping invasive American crayfish is ineffective at controlling their population and may even harm native species. Researchers urge a shift in focus to biosecurity measures rather than trapping.
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