From carp to hippos, 43% of large freshwater animal species spread far beyond native ranges

Mongabay
Apr 16, 2026, 5:52 am123 ptsTrending
From fish and turtles, to hippos and crocodiles, about 43% of all known large freshwater animal species have been deliberately introduced into ecosystems outside their native ranges, a recent study finds. Most species were introduced to boost fisheries, food security or tourism, but many have had unintended…

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