News

Should we erase dangerous species? Study explores ethics of engineered extinction
Under what conditions would it be right—or is it never acceptable—to eliminate a harmful species from our planet? That's what ...
Experts raise red flags after discovery of invasive orange-headed species: 'Eradication … is likely not feasible'
An invasive orange-headed lizard has been increasingly common around Florida neighborhoods lately. Known as Peter's rock ...
UGA sounds warning on invasive ant with a venomous sting taking over Georgia backyards
The Asian needle ant is raising health concerns due to its venomous sting which can in some instances trigger anaphylactic ...
This invasive species has been spotted in several US states, including Kentucky
KENTUCKY, USA — New sightings of a potentially deadly invasive species has been reported in over a dozen states across the U.S. The Asian Needle Ant has been spotted in at least 17 states, including ...
Eating invasive species? From the shore, to the forest to the side of the road
Summer is a great time to forage for invasive species for your supper, or dessert, including green crabs, periwinkles, ...
Traveling this summer? Here's how to prevent the spread of invasive species
Clean, Drain, Dry is a campaign to reduce the spread of aquatic invasive species. Summer is here and for many New Yorkers, ...
Invasive bullfrogs ‘eat everything’ — including turtles — at Yosemite, study says
The only surviving pond turtles found in surveys of ponds at the national park were too big to fit into the mouths of the bullfrogs, experts say.