They’re red, have pincers that can draw blood and are quickly taking over a handful of Michigan ponds. The red swamp crayfish are in Michigan, and the fear is that they could be here to stay. Known in ...

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Procambarus clarkii is a crustacean species native to American freshwater bodies. Brought to Japan in the 1920s as a feed for frogs, this crustacean has slowly taken over the Japanese freshwaters by ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Michigan environmental officials are turning to radio telemetry and modified shower loofas in their fight to contain a tasty invader in the state. (A sign posted at Sunset ...

Whitmer declares January as Radon Action Month to promote home testing in Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has declared January as Radon Action Month in Michigan. Mixed feelings in Kalamazoo following ...

“Florida’s aquatic habitats are vital to our ecosystem and economy, and invasive species like the swamp eel can cause ...

In Louisiana, a heaping bucket of red swamp crayfish spells P-A-R-T-Y. In Michigan, they spell T-R-O-U-B-L-E. Native to the Gulf Coast, these crustaceans are a staple in Southern cooking. But far from ...

A Louisiana red swamp crayfish spreads its claws in a threat display. This crayfish was found in Fairfield, Ohio, hundreds of miles from its native range. A lazy summer day is a perfect time to head ...

While Michiganders are heading north or elsewhere to celebrate the Fourth of July, state officials are urging them to keep an eye out for invasive pests and plants, and take steps to avoid helping ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Michigan environmental officials are turning to radio telemetry and modified shower loofas in their fight to contain a tasty invader in the state. (A sign posted at Sunset ...