Biologists and volunteers have removed 300 apple snails and destroyed over 8,000 snail egg masses from the lower Salt River.
Pomacea spp., commonly known as apple snails, are freshwater gastropods native to South America that have become globally invasive pests. Two species in particular, P. canaliculata and P. maculata, ...
Florida is home to many species of animals — some native and some invasive. From alligators and iguanas to pythons and bears, the Sunshine State boasts a diverse ecosystem that supports a wide range ...