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America's 9 most dangerous and costly invasive species
The greatest natural threats don't necessarily have rippling muscles or poisonous fangs. America’s 9 most dangerous invasive species are often the most unassuming.
- Snakehead Fish The first time a snakehead was seen in Maryland was when an angler caught an 18-inch specimen in 2002, 20 miles north of Washington, D.C. Since then, they've been caught in dozens of bodies of water, including the Potomac River and tributaries, leading to the nickname "fish from Hell."read moreAPShare
- Canadian Geese Nearly extinct 100 years ago from over-hunting, conservation efforts have seen a huge and devastating rebound in New York's geese population. Over the last ten years, they have struck 78 planes in the area, costing millions and killing at least 24. Indeed, 2009's "Miracle on the Hudson" crash was due to, you guessed it, Canadian geese.read moreD. Gordon E. RobertsonShare
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America's 9 most dangerous and costly invasive species
The greatest natural threats don't necessarily have rippling muscles or poisonous fangs. America’s 9 most dangerous invasive species are often the most unassuming.
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