Invasive Species
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Amazon 'river monster' turns up dead in FloridaA dead "river monster" from the Amazon was discovered in Florida, leading to concerns that the fish might become an invasive species there.
By Laura Geggel Published
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Bizarre new type of locomotion discovered in invasive snakesResearchers believe the new locomotion is behind the success of invasive snakes in Guam and hope to use this information to create countermeasures.
By Harry Baker Published
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Would you eat a python to save the Everglades?Invading pythons are causing problems for the native wildlife in Florida. Should people start eating them and are they even safe to eat?
By Patrick Pester Published
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200 'murder hornet' queens found inside first US nest of this invasive insectThere were nearly 200 new queens poised to start their own colonies in a 'murder hornet' nest destroyed by Washington state entomologists.
By Stephanie Pappas Published
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1st 'murder hornet' nest in US found and destroyedThe invasive wasp is a threat to honeybees.
By Stephanie Pappas Published
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Here's how to tell a 'murder hornet' from other nasty waspsA new paper gathers images of invasive Vespa hornet species worldwide, and offers clues to help identify them.
By Rafi Letzter Published
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'Mind-control' cat parasite has now reached Hawaii's parksThe parasite Toxoplasma gondii has been found on Oahu, Hawaii public lands for the first time.
By Mindy Weisberger Published
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Mice Caught Attacking Adult Albatross in Gruesome VideoConservationists are alarmed at the brazen behavior of invasive mice.
By Stephanie Pappas Published
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Hunters Set to Round Up Giant Burmese Pythons in Florida ChallengeThe state of Florida is preparing to host the Super Bowl in January … and to wipe out as many invasive pythons as possible.
By Stephanie Pappas Published
