As Michigan grapples with a never-before-seen invasion of red swamp "crayfish" threatening cities' infrastructures and ecosystems, mudbug experts from Lafayette have organized a Cajun culture lesson ...

The red-swamp crayfish, Procambarus clarkii, has negatively impact the flora and fauna of freshwater ecosystems around the world, including those in Japan. In a new study now, researchers dive deep to ...

The Associated Press is reporting that "freshwater red swamp" crawfish are once again making an unwanted appearance in a hostile community -- this time in Germany. In August, reports that crawfish ...

The red-swamp crayfish Procambarus clarkii is a highly invasive species native to American freshwaters but has also invaded many freshwater ecosystems around the world. Now, researchers conducted a ...

Procambarus clarkii is a crustacean species native to American freshwater bodies. Brought to Japan in the 1920s as a feed for frogs, this crustacean has slowly taken over the Japanese freshwaters by ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Michigan environmental officials are turning to radio telemetry and modified shower loofas in their fight to contain a tasty invader in the state. (A sign posted at Sunset ...

BERLIN (AP) — Berlin animal control officials say they’ve caught 3,000 American crayfish that have been proliferating in a downtown park. Over the summer, Berliners have seen the invasive crustaceans ...

Why are we asking for donations? Why are we asking for donations? This site is free thanks to our community of supporters. Voluntary donations from readers like you keep our news accessible for ...

The crayfish likely entered the hatchery through contaminated water or released pets. The DNR is working to contain the infestation and monitor nearby lakes. Red swamp crayfish are prohibited in ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Seafood distributors and restaurants for years have imported thousands of pounds of live Louisiana crawfish into Colorado for spring celebrations and boils.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife is taking a closer look at potentially revising the rules around non-native crayfish – sometimes called crawfish or crawdads. The agency says importing and possessing ...