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Monster Goldfish Invade Lake Tahoe

Invasive species could damage the ecosystem

By Neal Colgrass,  Newser Staff

Posted Feb 22, 2013 3:55 PM CST

(Newser) – Planning a vacay to Lake Tahoe? You may well encounter goldfish that are 1.5 feet long and weigh more than 4 pounds, Scientific American reports. Researchers trolling for invasive species encountered the massive goldfish and say pet owners may have dumped them. That act...   Read full story »

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