It sounds like a science fiction movie, but it’s not. North Carolina officials are warning people about a dangerous invasive fish called the northern snakehead. This three-foot-long fish has teeth, eats other animals, and can survive on land for up to four days. It’s been spotted in the state, and the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources says to kill it immediately if you catch one.
The fish isn’t common in North Carolina yet, but a few have been found over the years. It’s a threat because it can harm local wildlife by eating native fish and other creatures. The snakehead can breathe air and wiggle across land to reach new water sources, making it hard to control. Officials want people to report sightings and destroy the fish to stop its spread.
Source: Charlotte Observer
