![The Common carp (Cyprinus carpio) is a widespread freshwater fish of eutrophic waters in lakes and large rivers in Europe and Asia.[1][2] The wild populations are considered vulnerable to extinction, but the species has also been domesticated and introduced into environments worldwide, and is often considered an invasive species.[1] It gives its name to the carp family Cyprinidae.](http://web.archive.org./web/20140123233634im_/http://cdn6.wn.com/vp/i/5d/5ad64ec21c7330.jpg) Animal Environment Fishing Photos Wikipedia: Asian carp | The State Saving Great Lakes from Asian carp would be monumental task, Army Corps says Mon 6 Jan 2014 CHICAGO - Blocking Asian carp from invading the Great Lakes could require an engineering marvel that rivals the reversal of the Chicago River more than a century ago, according to a new federal study.... (photo: Creative Commons / Dezidor) |