Invasive Species
Latest about invasive species

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.

Show-Off Bobcat Walks in Front of Tourists with a Dead Iguana Dangling from Its Mouth
By Brandon Specktor published
This iguana never stood a chance.

Mutant Green Crabs Are Mean, and They're Invading Maine's Waters
By Stephanie Pappas published
Fearless crabs threaten the state's shellfish industry.

Newly Discovered Hybrid Pythons Could Threaten Florida's Everglades
By Yasemin Saplakoglu published
The hybrids could harbor more robust genes that allow them to adapt to various types of environments.

Tropical Pink 'Sea Pickles' Are Invading the Waters of the Pacific Northwest
By Kimberly Hickok published
It's a totally tubular invasion.

This Woman Stumbled into a 'Hobo Parsnip' Plant. Days Later, Her Legs Were Severely Burned.
By Kimberly Hickok published
When plants fight back, the results can be pretty painful.
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