Texas, Australia and native crayfish

Invasive clawed critter from Australia has entered Texas waters. How'd they get here?
The Australian redclaw crayfish invaded Texas waters in 2022 but has become a growing concern, according to Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Invasive Australian Crayfish Spotted In Texas Waters — 8,000 Miles From Home
Biologists are monitoring an Australian crayfish that surprisingly showed up in Texas, fearing it could threaten local wildlife and ecosystems. How did it get there?
Clawed creature native to Australia is invading Texas waters. Why experts are worried
Locals in southern Texas reported an “interesting-looking critter” that officials found to be an invasive crayfish species that is “not supposed to be in Texas,” Texas Parks and Wildlife Department biologist Archis Grubh said in a PBS segment on Feb. 9.
Invasive Australian crawfish in Texas not expected to affect 2025 crawfish season
The invasive Australian Redclaw “Crayfish” — identifiable by its large size and the red patch on its claws — is currently only found in the Brownsville area.
Invasive Australian crayfish invading Texas water causing concern for wildlife
Invasive Australian crayfish invading Texas water causing concern for wildlife - ‘Given the size it’s definitely a threat.. ‘It’s a top predator,’ a researcher said
Texas scientists still learning about invasive Australian crawfish
Researchers have in some ways only just begun to study the Australian redclaw crawfish's effects on South Texas, but do suspect their range may be limited.
Paws at the border: Dogs help stop invasive pests spread by air passengers
A new study by researchers at the University of Melbourne's Centre of Excellence for Biosecurity Risk Analysis (CEBRA) ...
‘It’s not supposed to be here’ | Invasive crayfish discovery raises red flags for Texas wildlife
The Australian redclaw crayfish, an aggressive crustacean native to northern Australia and Papua New Guinea, has been spotted ...
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Scientists monitor invasive Australian crayfish threat in South Texas
BROWNSVILLE, Texas — Scientists in Texas are on high alert for an invasive species that could threaten native wildlife: an Australian crayfish that has appeared in the state’s resacas ...
The cost of preventing extinction of Australia’s priority species
A new study has estimated it would cost $15.6 billion per year for 30 years to prevent extinction for 99 of Australia’s ...
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Flinders Island to Rid Vermin and Become an Ark for Marsupial Species Recovery in Australia
Helicopters will drop poisoned rodent chow while drones will sweep the island with thermal vision seeking the cats.