Invasive Species
How Humans Helped Ants Invade the World
Waves of globalization brought these warriors to new shores, where certain species spread like wildfire
Hordes of Gelatinous “Sea Pickles” Are Invading the West Coast
Usually a rare creature, no one yet knows the reason for the influx of the light-emitting creatures
To Save Desert Tortoises, Make Conservation a Real-Life Video Game
Traditional techniques weren't working for the raven-ravaged reptile. So researchers got creative
How Scientists Use Teeny Bits of Leftover DNA to Solve Wildlife Mysteries
Environmental DNA helps biologists track rare, elusive species. It could usher in a revolution for conservation biology
How the Mustang, the Symbol of the Frontier, Became a Nuisance
A mainstay of Western culture, the free-roaming stallions are now a force to be reckoned with
After Intense Downpour, Superblooming California Has a Problem
In a word: weeds
Prince Charles Will Battle Squirrels Using Contraceptives and a Lot of Nutella
North American gray squirrels are decimating native red squirrels in the British Isles, leading to a new plan to reduce the population of invasive mammals
How Escaped Exotic Pet Birds Could Help Save Threatened Species
Though usually seen as a threat to local populations, these escapees could also help in the recovery of creatures in trouble
How Yellowstone Scientists Really Combat Invasive Species
Yellowstone cutthroat trout are on the brink of extinction as invasive lake trout continue to eat them
Why Rare Hawaiian Monk Seals Are Lining Up to Get Their Shots
Fearing devastating disease, researchers are vaccinating a wild marine mammal for the first time
The Massive Yellowstone Fish Die-Off: A Glimpse Into Our Climate Future?
This unprecedented kill reveals why we need to keep rivers resilient
Ginormous Goldfish Are Invading Australian Rivers
Abandoned by their owners, the fish run rampant and impact the environment
An Insect Could Make Ash Baseball Bats a Thing of the Past
The invasive emerald ash borer is threatening the forests where Rawlings and Louisville Sluggers come from, putting the bats in jeopardy
EU Releases Its First Invasive Species Blacklist
Gray squirrels, raccoons and crayfish were among the prohibited species
Venomous Lionfish Invade the Mediterranean
A recent survey shows that the fish have colonized Cyprus and may continue to spread
The Global Price of Invasive Species
The U.S. and China pose the greatest threat as exporters of invasive species, but other countries have more to lose
Nile Crocodiles Have Moved to Florida
Three "unusual" crocodilians turned out to be more closely related to South African crocs than American ones
Brawny American Lobsters Are Muscling in on Their European Cousins
Sweden wants to ban live American lobsters for fear they will out-claw their own
Invasive Ants Could Be Beaten Back With a Targeted Virus
The idea is sound, but work needs to be done to ensure the virus doesn’t take out other insects as well
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