Invasive species offer a rare research opportunity, as they often colonize new environments very different to their native habitat. One such species is the Jackson's three-horned chameleon (Triocerus j. xantholophus), which ...
Evolution
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Some vitally important European crops like vines and olives are being devastated by disease. Scientists are searching for biological replacements for chemical pesticides to improve crop and human health.
Biotechnology
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When crazy ants roll into new parts of Texas, the invasive species wipe out local insects and lizards, drive away birds, and even blind baby rabbits by spewing acid in their eyes.
Ecology
Apr 3, 2022
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Antarctica has been relatively isolated from the rest of the world for millions of years but these days ships could potentially introduce marine animals and seaweeds. Invasive species can have drastic consequences for ecosystems, ...
Plants & Animals
Jan 11, 2022
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The invasive mosquitofish (Gambusia holbrooki) chews off the tails of freshwater fishes and tadpoles, leaving the native animals to perish while dining on other fishes' and amphibians' eggs. In a study published December ...
Plants & Animals
Dec 16, 2021
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Researchers have developed a new method to estimate the risk of levee failure and flooding from burrowing animals like badgers and porcupines.
Plants & Animals
Dec 6, 2021
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Ground squirrels have few natural defenses against predators, so they rely on an early warning system to identify threats and alert others to run for cover.
Plants & Animals
Oct 29, 2021
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In the U.S., wild pigs are an invasive species and can cause a lot of damage to the ecosystems in which they live. In the September 15th Soils Matter blog, Sara Bolds from Auburn University writes about how wild pigs can ...
Plants & Animals
Sep 16, 2021
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The first comprehensive list of the threats to Australia's most endangered plants and animals reveals blunt news about the future for some of the country's favorite species.
Plants & Animals
Sep 2, 2021
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Together with an international team, Senckenberg scientists have investigated the costs incurred by invasive species in Europe and Germany. In their studies, published today in the scientific journal NeoBiota, they show that ...
Ecology
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