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Red swamp crayfish found in Chicago River could wreak havoc on local ecosystems

Por: Chicago Sun Times Nation August 11, 2023

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If you’ve ever kayaked down the Chicago River or relaxed along any of the waterways in the area, you may have encountered all sorts of creatures — an , a stray alligator or maybe something that looks a lot like a lobster.It turns out a lobster-like creature spotted swimming around the city was a red swamp crayfish, and its presence in Chicago waterways is a warning sign. According to one ecologist, that particular crayfish species currently... + full article



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