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Invasive snails shake up P.E.I. ponds

A European snail species has just been found in Prince Edward Island for the first time, and it’s got local scientists worried. The big-eared Radix, likely dumped from someone’s aquarium, could threaten native snails and disrupt the food chain for fish. What’s even more concerning is how little we know about freshwater snails on the island—only a handful of ponds have ever been checked. With climate change making it easier for new species to settle in, experts are urging pet owners not to release aquarium critters into the wild. How should we balance pet ownership and protecting our environment? #Science #PrinceEdwardIsland #InvasiveSpecies