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#1354102022-07-21
The westward spread of zebra and quagga mussels shows how tiny invaders can cause big problems
The zebra mussel has been a poster child for invasive species ever since it unleashed economic and ecological havoc on the Great Lakes in the late 1980s. Yet despite intensive efforts to control it and its relative, the quagga mussel, these fingernail-sized mollusks are spreading through U.S. ri ...
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#1351862022-07-04
Latest threat to Forests in North America: Invasive Asian jumping worms
For most gardeners, an earthworm is great for the soil, however, there is an invasive earthworm in North America that is quite literally, destructive.
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#1351222022-06-29
Animals we’ve lost: the 15 carp species that disappeared from a single lake
Just two species of the freshwater fish still exist in the ancient waters of Lake Lanao in the Philippines after predatory fish were accidentally introduced
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#1349422022-06-08
Alien species are moving across oceans faster, accelerated by climate change
Oceans and coastlines have been subjected to human use for centuries. But the effects of human activity on the oceans are now more extensive, with the resulting changes happening more rapidly than ever before.
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#1348882022-06-07
Acid-spraying ant poses major threat to biodiversity in Queensland
An invasive species of acid-spraying ant is spreading throughout Australia, causing concern it could wipe out small native species and make homes impossible to sell.
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#1348362022-06-02
Invasive species: Are they really threatening the Mediterranean Sea and local fisheries?
Invasive species are becoming a global concern. In the last 20 years, the number of non-native species in European waters has increased to almost 1,300. The issue is most acute in the Mediterranean Sea, which is home to 69 per cent of them and although only 10 per cent are categorised as invasive.
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#1347342022-05-27
Lizards or snakes? The stark game of survival playing out in Ibiza
The growing trend for imported olive trees has brought hoards of invasive snakes to the Spanish island, threatening the future of its wall lizard
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#1347002022-05-25
The blood-hungry parasite that threatens big fish and business in the Great Lakes
They have the body of an eel, the mouth of a sarlacc, and the diet of a vampire. Sea lampreys are fish native to the Atlantic Ocean and the rivers that flow into it. But more than a century ago, they found their way into the Great Lakes, where they multiplied and became one of the most destructi ...
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#1346122022-05-19
Growing plant trade may spread invasive species – but help ecosystems adapt to climate change
Plant seeds must travel far to maintain healthy ecosystems. Carried on the wind or in the fur and dung of animals, travelling seeds help cleared forest patches regrow and infuse clutches of rare species with diverse genes, making them more resistant to extinction.
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#1345082022-05-17
South American weevils released in UK waterways to tackle invasive weed
South American weevils have been released into Britain’s waterways by the government in order to tackle the invasive species floating pennywort.
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#1343192022-05-05
The cost of invasive species bears heavy on Indian economy: study
As many as 10 invasive alien species (IAS), out of 330 that are known to be invasive in India, have cost the economy $127.3 billion (Rs. 8.3 trillion) in the last 60 years, according to a recent analysis that points to glaring knowledge gaps in costs incurred by these species to the Indian economy.
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#1339262022-04-06
Invasive Species Threaten the Biodiversity of the Adriatic Sea
The arrival of nearly 50 invasive species into the Adriatic Sea over the course of the previous three decades confirms new conditions developing in this Mediterranean sub-basin, but also represents a danger to its biodiversity. Fortunately, there are still ways in which such a threat could be mi ...
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#1338782022-03-31
Watch out for invasive jumping worms this garden season
Invasive jumping worms are something to be on the lookout for this spring and summer. This group of invasive species native to East-Central Asia that recently popped up in Ontario might make you squirm if you see them thrashing around when they are disturbed.
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#1336142022-03-01
Cape Town currently facing an invasion of alien wasp species – here’s why
Over the past few months, with the warmer summer temperatures, the City of Cape Town has been battling with an invasion of yellow and black insects, commonly known as the German wasp (Vespula germanica) and European Paper wasp (Polistes dominula).
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#1334502022-02-23
Our urban forests are in peril. 'Garden Bro' to the rescue!
With his tousled black hair and heart-melting smile, Gabe Verduzco certainly has the looks of an influencer, but instead of sharing dance moves or crazy pranks he's making his mark on social media by posting pictures of insects and native flowers, or himself in an orange workman's vest climbing ...
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#1334682022-02-23
Research Insights: Invasive Alien Species Poses Threat to Agriculture and Biodiversity in Africa
IAS induces yield loss, which has major consequences for livelihoods. They are also to blame for the loss or decline of other species. According to a 2021 study, the impact of the IAS on agriculture and other important food production initiatives might cost Africa $3.66 trillion per year.
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#1334022022-02-22
Invasive alien species threaten agriculture and biodiversity in Africa: Study
Invasive alien species (IAS) of plants, animals and microbes lead to losses running up to billions of dollars annually in every part of the world, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, according to a new report. The region has seen the arrival of many IAS in recent years.
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#1331662022-02-14
Mad, bad and dangerous to know: Cooking with the invasive plants in your backyard
Invasive alien plants are everywhere, writes Andie Bulman. The good news? We can eat some of them. Purple loosestrife pops up in Conception Bay South, Japanese knotweed surrounds downtown St. John's and stinging nettles march into meadows and barrens.
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#1331102022-02-11
Rack of squirrel, anyone? The chefs putting invasive species on the menu
From oral contraceptives to proposals to edit their DNA, efforts to control the UK’s invasive grey squirrel population have become increasingly elaborate. But a growing number of chefs and conservationists have a far simpler idea, which they see as part of the trend in ethical dining: eat them.
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#1329112022-02-03
New app among efforts to help fight invasive species
From lionfish to mongooses, and black rats to Giant African Snails, invasive species pose one of the greatest threats to the country’s ecosystems.
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#1328482022-02-01
“Alien” Species of Predatory Hammerhead Worms Identified in Europe and Africa
One of the consequences of globalization is the inadvertent spread of invasive plant and animal species. Land flatworms have invaded the entire world, principally via the plant trade. More than ten species are now widespread, such as Obama nungara (originally from Argentina), Platydemus manokwar ...
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#1325382022-01-17
‘We started eating them’: what do you do with an invasive army of crayfish clones?
Small, bluish-grey and speckled, it would be easy to overlook the marbled crayfish. Except for the fact it is likely to be coming to a pond or river near you soon – if it is not already there.
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#1323782022-01-07
Call for tougher measures to stop invasive species posing threat to Antarctica ecosystem
That is the conclusion of a study tracking research, fishing and tourist vessels that routinely visit the protected, otherwise isolated region.
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#1322262021-12-20
In Punjab, sacred forests are shrinking due to encroachments and invasive species
Better documentation of the flora and fauna in the groves and traditional practices can help in conserving biodiversity in the green pockets, say experts.
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#1322102021-12-17
How to scare an invasive fish? A menacing robot predator.
The mosquitofish is wreaking havoc on native Australian marine life. In a new study, scientists tried to frighten it with a look-alike of its natural foe.