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August 16, 2023
by Gabrielle Farina
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From interesting pet to invasive species: The dangers of releasing exotic plants and animals into the wild

In the Great Lakes and beyond, invasive species can wreak havoc on aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. Even the most widespread biological invasions once began from a single moment of introduction into a new region. In several cases, the origin of … Continue reading