Conservation Groups Deploy Traps to Capture Invasive Snapping Turtles in Danube Tributary

Environmental protection groups have deployed traps in the Little Danube, a tributary of the Danube River near Bratislava, to capture invasive common snapping turtles that have appeared in Slovak waters. The aggressive North American species poses a threat to local ecosystems and native wildlife. The Little Danube is part of the Danube river system that flows through the Slovak capital and surrounding regions. Snapping turtles are considered dangerous invasive species that can disrupt local aquatic ecosystems by preying on native fish, amphibians, and waterfowl, prompting conservationists to take active measures to prevent their establishment in Slovak waterways.