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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.
This Towering Plant Is Invading the US, and It’s Causing Serious Sunburns
By Yasemin Saplakoglu published
How does a plant cause sunburn?
A Tiny, 'Extinct' Marsupial Re-Emerges in the Australian Desert
By Rafi Letzter published
A species of tiny, adorable marsupial that scientists thought had been extinct for more than 100 years has re-emerged in New South Wales, Australia.
Marine Invaders: Japanese Tsunami Brought 300 Species to US Shores
By Megan Gannon published
Plastic made the mass migration possible.
'Twilight Zone' Horror Story: Lionfish Prey on Unknown Fish Species
By Stephanie Pappas published
Fish unknown to science are being scarfed down by an invasive species.
Photos: Lionfish Invade the 'Twilight Zone'
By Stephanie Pappas published
Video reveals the invasive lionfish has reached the ocean's twilight zone. There lionfish are threatening local fish species, including ones that science has yet to discover.
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