At least 100 white-clawed crayfish, the UK’s only native species, have been found dead since the end of SeptemberA “rescue mission” for native crayfish is under way in Northumberland after a population were found dead with mysterious patches on their shells.The Environment Agency is working to save the internationally important species of native white-clawed crayfish in the River Wansbeck by searching for females with eggs to be taken and reared in a hatchery. Continue reading…
Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/nov/15/rescue-mission-begins-mysterious-white-clawed-crayfish-deaths-northumberland
Author : Robyn Vinter North of England correspondent
Publish date : 2024-11-15 13:15:10
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Rescue mission begins after mysterious crayfish deaths in Northumberland
