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RAUKeforum
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Posted: 24 Apr 2003

Ananova:

Giant North American bullfrogs 'invading Britain'

Britain's wild animals are under threat from an invasion of giant frogs.

Volunteers are being asked to keep watch for the North American bullfrogs.

The frogs can grow up to 20cms in length and can eat small mammals, fish and birds.

Southern Water says its pond wardens are already helping with a slaughter programme.

A spokesman told color=#0000ffThe Daily Telegraph: "We are asking volunteers to be extra vigilant.

"Our pond wardens are already doing there utmost, but the more people who are aware of the danger, the better we will be able to control this slaughter.

"It is bad news for our wild animals if alien creatures like this are released into the wild."

The bullfrogs are banned from being imported into Britain. The newspaper says they have been breeding in the wild after escaping from captivity. Females can lay up to 20,000 eggs a year.

Story filed: 08:15 Friday 19th July 2002

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