The common carp, found in many waterways ... So why did Baird and his U.S. Fish Commission introduce this species? That is a story of conservation, hubris, and the precautionary principle.

"Their meat is often called 'chicken of the trees' for its mild flavor," the USFWS says. The carp species are high-jumping and can outcompete native fish, the USFWS says. "Here’s the good news, ...

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service wants people to eat more invasive species. You can get nutria, wild pigs, carp and northern snakeheads in Mississippi ...

The giant freshwater stingray (urogymnus polylepis) was classified as globally endangered on the IUCN Red List in 2021. An ...

Thought to be a protein solution for a growing nation, carp fell out of favor, but the invasive species remains abundant in ...