Tags: Invasive species

UK Warned Over Asian Hornets After Record Sighting; How Invasive Are These Predatory Insects?

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 05.20.2024 23:21 PM

Experts warn the UK will be hit with record numbers of invasive Asian hornets this summer. Find out more about it in this article.

Plant Time Bombs: Invasive Species Can Remain Dormant for Extended Period and Pose Hidden Ecological Threat

03.14.2024 09:12 AM

Invasive ribwort can lie dormant for extended periods before causing significant ecological damage. Learn more about it in this article.

Palm-Sized Invasive Joro Spiders Are Much More Tolerant to City Life Than Thought, Could Have a Foothold Over US East Coast Cities, Scientists Warn

02.19.2024 22:19 PM

Initially endemic to Asia, invasive joro spiders have been spreading across the US, and new research shows that they could even thrive in urban areas. Read to learn more.

Invasive Earthworm Species Colonize Large Swaths of North America, Pose Threat to Native Ecosystems

02.12.2024 04:10 AM

A quiet invasion of non-native earthworms has been revealed as a significant threat to the ecosystem in North America. Learn more about it in this article.

Invasive Ants Disrupt Lions’ Hunting Behavior in Kenya; How Does This Domino Effect Impact Other Species?

01.29.2024 07:05 AM

Lions in Kenya are being forced to change their predatory strategy due to a tiny invasive ant. Continue reading the article to learn more.

Cannibal Tree Frogs Spotted in Georgia and Threaten to Invade US; Wildlife Officials Urge Residents to Kill Intrusive Species

01.08.2024 01:20 AM

Wildlife officials in Georgia are concerned with the invasion of a huge frog from Cuba that can grow as big as a human hand. Check this article to find out more.

Hippo Descendants From Drug Kingpin Pablo Escobar’s Pets Are Now Undergoing Sterilization in Colombia Amidst the Growth of Invasive Species

11.19.2023 00:30 AM

These hippos have been declared to be invasive species as they could affect the local communities and the country's biodiversity. Read to learn more.

Gray Squirrel For Dinner? London Restaurant Serves Invasive Species Menu

09.22.2023 00:49 AM

While invasive species pose a problem to other plants, creatures, and ecosystems, a London restaurant chef thinks they can be transformed into delectable ingredients. Read to learn more.

UK Bee Population Faces Catastrophic Danger As Asian Hornets Spread in Mainland Europe

09.05.2023 06:26 AM

Sightings of the invasive Asian hornets raise fears of dangerous consequences for the populations of UK bees. Find out more about it in this article.

Highly Invasive Vampire Fish Returns to the Great Lakes, Disrupting Population Control Efforts Post-Pandemic

07.03.2023 07:06 AM

Invasive sea lampreys, also known as vampire fish, suck blood and body fluids from hosts. Check out how these parasitic animals are causing problems in the Great Lakes.

Invasive Spider Caught in the Act of Feeding on a Shrew; New Study Shows It Habitually Preys Upon Vertebrates

03.06.2023 06:35 AM

Scientists released the first evidence of the noble false widow spider preying on Ireland's protected species: the pygmy shrew. Read the article to learn more.

Hybrid Super Pigs From Canada Are Invading Northern US; Why Are They a Problem?

02.22.2023 05:56 AM

These super pigs are a mix between wild boars and domestic pigs, which can survive frigid climate and may provide a new pig problem for northern regions. Read the article to learn more.

Cane Toad Weighing 6 Pounds Found in Australia; Forest Rangers Track, Euthanize Invasive Species

01.20.2023 21:57 PM

Invasive species, cane toad, weighing 6 pounds was found by forest rangers in Queensland. Read on to know more about this news!

Twitter May Help in Tracking Invasive Insects, Researchers Say

01.04.2023 09:00 AM

Through a proof-of-concept study, research examine the potential of Twitter and online news media to help in monitoring pest spread. Read to know more.

Asian Hornet Invasion in Europe Traced Back to a Single Queen Bee Introduced to France in 2004, Study Reveals

12.26.2022 03:08 AM

The Asian hornet invasion in Europe was first recorded in 2021 in Ireland. Now, scientists traced back its native range and found it descended from a single queen in 2004. Read the article to know the full story.

Rogue Iguana Causes Massive Power Outage Before Dying; How Did They Become an Invasive Species in Florida?

12.10.2022 00:17 AM

A city commissioner proposed paying residents who could bring an iguana dead or alive to curb the number of invasive species in the area. Read the article to learn more.

How Vanua Levu Residents Deal With Domination of Invasive “Kudzu” Vines

11.30.2022 08:30 AM

Despite how overwhelming the invasive Kudzu vines have become, residents are forced to press on. Read to know more.

Invasive Vines Are Strangling Fiji's Second Largest Island Exacerbated by Climate Change

11.30.2022 04:03 AM

Fiji's Vanua Levu island is being overrun by invasive vines and climate change is just making it worse. Read the article to learn more details.

Ankle-Biter Mosquitoes Invading Southern California, Leaving Itchy Bite Marks on Their Victim's Skin

10.01.2022 01:42 AM

An invasive species of mosquitoes have made its way into Southern California, particularly in San Fernando Valley, Inland Empire, and Greater San Diego. Read the article to know more.

Wild Pigs Tormenting Residents, Destroying Wildlife in New Zealand's Capital Due to an Upsurge in Their Population

09.29.2022 03:36 AM

Wellington City is seeing an increase in the population of wild pigs in suburban areas that are harming humans and wildlife. Read the article about how these animals have become invasive species in New Zealand’s capital.

Invasive Crayfish That Reproduce 1,000 Eggs Up to 5 Times a Year Found in Texas

08.17.2022 04:01 AM

The invasive Australian redclaw crayfish, also known as tropical blue crayfish, can reproduce 1,000 eggs up to five times a year and has been detected in Texas this year. Read the article to know more details.

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