Invasive Species
Latest about invasive species
![Burmese python](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/awwa3ERpDVDGmZeEcAMq7U-320-80.jpg)
95 Burmese Pythons (and Counting) Captured in Everglades
By Laura Geggel published
The Burmese python has worn out its welcome, and its time is nigh.
![A king crab.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/faQ6mNW2TPmDjrbGHfTkAh-320-80.jpg)
King Crabs Arrive in Antarctic, with Claws Out for Biodiversity
By Elizabeth Peterson published
The king crab could soon take over a whole new kingdom, and it has global warming to thank for the conquest.
![Australia's Adele Island](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Hbun5HGvMKeeJe2tCXhLLD-320-80.jpg)
Beautiful, Rat-Filled Island Seen From Space
By Stephanie Pappas published
Australia'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.
![The giant python.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Le7HLE3bVaiwqQr4wFhDs5-320-80.jpg)
Snake in the Grass! Huge Everglades Python Shows Invasive Issue
By Elizabeth Peterson published
A giant python, about as long as a shipping container, was captured in Everglades National Park in Florida earlier this month (July 9).
![Fishermen catching Asian carp](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/AuoHLvijfidRQWskmXoDzk-320-80.jpg)
Holy Flying Fish! Why Jumping Asian Carp Bombard Rowers
By Tia Ghose published
A 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.
![Thousands of goldfish showed up in Teller Lake #5 this March.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/iyeSb7sbpCvjbyNTx6Xsw8-320-80.jpg)
3,000 Goldfish! Dumped Aquarium Pets Multiply in Lake
By Jeanna Bryner published
They multiply like … fish! Apparently, a handful of goldfish dumped into a lake in Boulder, Colorado, just three years ago have reproduced and now number in the thousands.
Sign up for the Live Science daily newsletter now
Get the world’s most fascinating discoveries delivered straight to your inbox.