Monday, November 19, 2012

Officials work to thwart the invasion of 'fishzilla'


Officials work to thwart the invasion of 'fishzilla'
By Douglas Quan, Postmedia News

With razor-sharp teeth and dark, slimy skin, snakehead fish imported from Asia make for some pretty exotic pets. And some foodies say their tender, white flesh make for some tasty filets.

But if they are ever released into the Canadian wild and start reproducing, experts warn, the predatory fish - which have been dubbed the "fish from hell" and "fishzilla" - could wreak havoc on our lakes and waterways, destroying native plants and fish populations.

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