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“They eat everything – anything that fits into their mouth”: how scientists solved a deadly issue in the deep valleys of Yosemite | Discover Wildlife

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https://www.discoverwildlife.com/animal-facts/reptiles/northwestern-pond-turtle-yosemite-national-park

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  • acockworkorange@mander.xyz ⁨6⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

    “One reason American bullfrogs are among the top worst globally introduced pests is because they eat everything – anything that fits into their mouth,” says senior author Brian Todd, a UC Davis professor in the Department of Wildlife, Fish and Conservation Biology.

    Removal of the bullfrog is helping pond turtle population bounce back in the park.

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    • I_Has_A_Hat@lemmy.world ⁨6⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

      Thank you. I hate esoteric titles.

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      • acockworkorange@mander.xyz ⁨6⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

        You and me both.

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