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Exotic Aquatics Invade Texas Waters


[cc] Exotic aquatic species like suckermouth catfish, piranhas and applesnails can wreak havoc on native Texas wildlife. See where these species are invading and what's being done to stop them. More on invasive species at http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/huntwild/wild/species/exotic/index.phtml

Apple Snails, Invasive Species at Armand Bayou, Texas


JUNE 2008 - In Armand Bayou near Houston, an exotic snail about the size of an apple has caught the attention of some college students who want to find out if they are a threat to the state's agriculture and endangered Texas Wild Rice. Texas Parks and Wildlife has this report. For more information, visit www.tpwd.state.tx.us

Invasive Species at Caddo Lake, Texas


FEB. 2009 - Non-native plants are invading Caddo Lake in east Texas, threatening the health of native plants and wildlife. Texas Parks and Wildlife takes a look at what biologists and the local community are doing to fight giant salvinia and water hyacinth. For more information, visit http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/invasives/