Unwanted lockdown goldfish pose a triple threat to native species in UK waterways, study reveals
Photograph: Abedin Taherkenareh/EPAPhotograph: Abedin Taherkenareh/EPAIf that lockdown goldfish is starting to lose its lustre, think twice before throwing it in the river or canal – the creatures may look innocent but their voracious appetite, tolerance for cold and have-a-go habits compared with native species can be catastrophic for local wildlife.
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