How invasive Egyptian geese exploit food sources and carry parasites

Phys.org Tuesday 06 October 2026, 18:40 UTC 1 min read

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The Egyptian goose, native to Africa, is considered an invasive species of Europe-wide significance. Researchers from the Senckenberg Biodiversity and Climate Research Center and Goethe University Frankfurt spent four years investigating the ecological and economic impacts of its expansion.

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