Texas' state plant, the prickly pear cactus, is being devoured by invasive caterpillars ... "It's basically pure prickly pear species all the way to the Chihuahuan Desert, Mojave Desert, Sonoran ...

Consider volunteering with public education campaigns to learn more about invasive species ecological impact and how to prevent further expansion in the Sonoran Desert ecosystem: The goal is to ...

This compilation of papers explores the influence of changing rainfall on invasive grasses in North American rangelands ... of small native mammals and large introduced ungulates on Chihuahuan Desert ...

Keeping areas free of invasive species is a matter of vigilance and a project that can take several years. Invasive species — many states maintain a list that is updated regularly — impact the ...

About 345 species of the 1,500 types of cactus in the world are found in the Chihuahuan Desert. The outdoor museum has around 200 kinds, one of the world’s largest collections. Inside the ...

The study also emphasizes the importance of long-term data collection for invasive species management. Many native desert plants remain dormant for years, making short-term surveys ineffective for ...