Invasive Species
Latest about invasive species

'Rock Snot' Gets Slimy Boost from Global Warming
By Denise Chow published
A type of freshwater algae, known as "rock snot," that infiltrates river bottoms and clumps on rocks is not an invasive species introduced into waterways by humans, a new study finds.

Yuck! Photos of 'Rock Snot' Algae Infestations
By Denise Chow published
Didymo, also known as "rock snot," is a type of freshwater algae that clumps on rocks and invades river bottoms.

There's Just One Thing Stopping Killer Shrimp from Wreaking Even More Havoc
By Tommy Leung published
Alien species become invasive when their introduction to an ecosystem ends up causing ecological disruption in their new home.

Australia Should Enlist Dingoes to Control Invasive Species (Op-Ed)
By Arian Wallach published
Introduced species pose one of the greatest threats to Australia’s fauna and flora, but expensive efforts to control them aren’t working.

Florida Pythons Navigate Home Over Record-Breaking Distance
By Laura Poppick published
Most snakes have poor navigational capabilities, but the Burmese python can navigate home after being transported more than 20 miles away, using an internal map and compass.
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