Invasive Species
Latest about invasive species
Here's how to tell a 'murder hornet' from other nasty wasps
By Rafi Letzter published
A new paper gathers images of invasive Vespa hornet species worldwide, and offers clues to help identify them.
'Mind-control' cat parasite has now reached Hawaii's parks
By Mindy Weisberger published
The parasite Toxoplasma gondii has been found on Oahu, Hawaii public lands for the first time.
Mice Caught Attacking Adult Albatross in Gruesome Video
By Stephanie Pappas published
Conservationists are alarmed at the brazen behavior of invasive mice.
Hunters Set to Round Up Giant Burmese Pythons in Florida Challenge
By Stephanie Pappas published
The state of Florida is preparing to host the Super Bowl in January … and to wipe out as many invasive pythons as possible.
The Voracious and Invasive Lionfish Is Taking Over the Atlantic. Here's Why.
By Grant Currin published
The striking lionfish is invading the Atlantic Ocean, eating its way through coral reef after coral reef.
Flushed Goldfish Grew to Be Kitten-Size in Niagara River
By Mindy Weisberger published
Tens of millions of "freed" goldfish are thought to inhabit the Great Lakes.
Lionfish: Beautiful and Dangerous Invaders
By Nicoletta Lanese published
Lionfish are known for their breathtaking beauty, venomous sting and relentless invasion of tropical waters far from their native habitat.
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