Invasive Species
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Australian Wildfires Provide Surprise Boon for Hunting CatsAustralian researchers investigating the hunting habits of feral cats discovered that the felines were benefitting from an unexpected ally: intense fires.
By Mindy Weisberger Published
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Australia's Surprising Weapon Against Invasive Fish: HerpesThe Australian government recently announced an unusual initiative to eradicate a long-standing animal pest problem.
By Mindy Weisberger Published
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T. Rex Was Likely an Invasive SpeciesTyrannosaurus 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.
By Laura Geggel Published
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95 Burmese Pythons (and Counting) Captured in EvergladesThe Burmese python has worn out its welcome, and its time is nigh.
By Laura Geggel Published
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King Crabs Arrive in Antarctic, with Claws Out for BiodiversityThe king crab could soon take over a whole new kingdom, and it has global warming to thank for the conquest.
By Elizabeth Peterson Published
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Beautiful, Rat-Filled Island Seen From SpaceAustralia's Adele Island appears tranquil from space, but this sandy spit is the site of efforts to eradicate an invasive rat population that devastates seabird populations.
By Stephanie Pappas Published
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Snake in the Grass! Huge Everglades Python Shows Invasive IssueA giant python, about as long as a shipping container, was captured in Everglades National Park in Florida earlier this month (July 9).
By Elizabeth Peterson Published
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Alien-Like Worm Invades USBy Stephanie Pappas Published
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Holy Flying Fish! Why Jumping Asian Carp Bombard RowersA throng of giant flying fish that catapulted themselves towards oncoming rowers were not coordinating a fishy assault but were probably just spooked by the boat, science suggests.
By Tia Ghose Published
