Researchers have argued that the species could be more destructive than the invasive Burmese python

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An invasive fish species called the Asian swamp eel is devastating wildlife in Florida’s Everglades, threatening frogs, crawfish and wading birds

Experts say the species could be more destructive to wetlands than the infamous Burmese python

Researchers have no effective way to remove the species, which is highly adaptable and drought-tolerant

An invasive species is threatening Florida wildlife and causing concern for the ecosystem in parts of the state.

The Asian swamp eel, an air-breathing freshwater fish native to East and Southeast…

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