Invasive Species
Latest about invasive species
Ant Overlords? Supercolony in Ethiopian Forests Set to Invade Globe
By Tia Ghose published
A species of ant found in Ethiopia may have some of the key behaviors needed to form an invasive supercolony, research suggests.
Deep-Diving Robots Zap, Kill Invasive Lionfish
By Mindy Weisberger published
The company that makes Roomba vacuums, iRobot, is creating a robot to target and kill invasive lionfish.
'Vegetarian Piranhas' With Human-Like Teeth Found in Michigan Lakes
By Mindy Weisberger published
A South American fish with uncannily human-like chompers has been unexpectedly showing up on Michigan anglers' hooks.
Goodbye, Weasels! New Zealand to Wipe Out Its Invasive Predators
By Laura Geggel published
Aliens Attack! Invasive Lionfish Arrive in Mediterranean
By Mindy Weisberger published
The first wave of a lionfish invasion has struck in the Mediterranean, a region where the animals had not been established before.
Australian Wildfires Provide Surprise Boon for Hunting Cats
By Mindy Weisberger published
Australian researchers investigating the hunting habits of feral cats discovered that the felines were benefitting from an unexpected ally: intense fires.
Australia's Surprising Weapon Against Invasive Fish: Herpes
By Mindy Weisberger published
The Australian government recently announced an unusual initiative to eradicate a long-standing animal pest problem.
T. Rex Was Likely an Invasive Species
By Laura Geggel published
Tyrannosaurus rex, king of the dinosaur age, wasn't a North American native, a new study suggests. And once the beast came onto the scene it muscled out all its competitors and took over.
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