In the 1950s, anglers secretly released northern pike into an Alaskan lake, and warming rivers turned it into a growing threat decades later
TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Jun 09, 2026, 17:06 (IST)
Illegally introduced northern pike in Alaska are now a growing concern, with a new study revealing they are consuming significantly more fish due to rising river temperatures. This trend, linked to climate change, exacerbates threats to already struggling native salmon populations. Researchers warn this invasive species and warming waters could combine to devastate local ecosystems.