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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 (www.discoverwildlife.com)

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[–] acockworkorange@mander.xyz 9 points 1 week ago (2 children)

“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.

[–] I_Has_A_Hat@lemmy.world 4 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Thank you. I hate esoteric titles.

[–] acockworkorange@mander.xyz 2 points 1 week ago

You and me both.