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http://www.newseveryday.com/article...-teller-lake-threatened-harmless-goldfish.htm

Usually kept as pets, goldfish are now an invasive species, threatening aquatic life in Teller Lake, Colorado.

Colorado wildlife officials are worried that the fish could lead to destruction of native species by exploiting resources, and disturbing the local ecosystem. Goldfish numbers began multiplying after a few fish were released in recent years. Now authorities estimate 3,000 to 4,000 goldfish in the lake. Being a non-native species, authorities worry about disease that could affect other species.

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Invasive species are bad, but all the same I'm kind of surprised this little colony has thrived like this. The flying carp have taken over the Mississippi River.
 
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