Concerned resident makes alarming discovery while visiting local lake: 'They can spread diseases and parasites'

Concerned resident makes alarming discovery while visiting local lake: 'They can spread diseases and parasites'

A terrapin has been discovered in Anton Lakes in Andover, England, raising concerns about the threat to native wildlife in the area. What's happening? A resident spotted the invasive reptile while visiting the lake, reported the Andover Advertiser. "Terrapins are considered a danger to U.K. wildlife. They can compete with native animals for food and shelter, and they may even prey on them," said Brian Cartwright, who first noticed the creature i…