Clawed frog clawing its way through Florida’s wildlife

Florida faces a new ecological threat from an invasive frog species with sharp claws, adding to the existing challenges posed by other non-native animals. Known as the tropical clawed frog, this amphibian is a voracious eater, primarily consuming insects but also preying on tadpoles and young frogs. Originating from West Africa, these frogs threaten Florida's ecosystems by competing with native species for resources. Professor Christina Romagosa highlights the additional disturbance this species brings to already vulnerable aquatic ecosystems, exacerbated by habitat destruction, pollution, and disease.

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