Northern Snakehead Fish Spreads Across US, Raises Concerns

Yellow-bellied sea snakes, a venomous species typically found throughout the Pacific, have been washing up on New Zealand beaches more frequently, with two recent incidents attributed to storms and climate change. These snakes are rarely seen on land and pose a danger to the public and pets, prompting authorities to warn against touching them. Meanwhile, the United States faces ecological challenges from the northern snakehead, an invasive fish species from Asia that can breathe air and travel over land. Northern snakeheads are aggressive, provide parental care to their young, and are rapidly spreading across multiple states, outcompeting native species and threatening local ecosystems. Both cases highlight the growing impact of shifting weather patterns and human activity on wildlife distribution and invasive species risks. Public awareness and caution are emphasized by officials to mitigate potential harm and ecological disruption.