From Cute Lizard To Killer Hybrid: This Pet’s A Nightmare In Disguise

Questions Without Answers

Scientists confirmed the hybrids had bred successfully in the swamp, but no one could explain how the environment supported them so well. That part was a mystery. “Something changed here,” one researcher told Dr. McDaniels. “This ecosystem wasn’t natural anymore.” Contaminants from the old laboratory likely seeped deep into the soil and water.

Mia overheard her mother discussing this with neighbors. Whispers of government cover-ups and environmental dangers filled the air. Mia didn’t fully understand, but she recognized the fear adults tried to hide. They wanted answers, but none came fast enough. The swamp held onto its secrets, even as the animals disappeared.

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