Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW), African clawed frogs have been reported and confirmed by scientists in Bothell, Issaquah and Lacey.
The frogs are a semiaquatic species native to sub-Saharan Africa that can easily adapt to a wide range of habitats. They were first identified in King County back in 2015.
African clawed frog WDFW says the frogs pose a serious threat to the environment, having the ability to take over a habitat and either out-compete or consume native species.
Similar to bullfrogs, African claw frogs will eat anything they can fit into their mouths, including smaller frogs, fish, birds and snails.