Do Asian carp have any natural predators here?
No. Because they evolved to consume so much in so little time, Asian carp grow quickly, overwhelming their competition with sheer size and power. Besides plankton and vegetation, they feed on eggs of native species. In other words, they not only eat the food of their competition, but they also eat the competition before it has a chance to develop. “They can eat one-third of their body weight in a day,” says Mr.
