These invasive pests are tormenting Florida’s manatees
Armored catfish are driving manatees out of their warm-water refuges, putting their health at risk. Here’s why it’s happening ...
Global wildlife trade is an enormous market – a look at the billions of animals the US imports from nearly 30,000 species
Understanding the number and origin of animals entering a country is important to control the health and ecological problems ...
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How a Hawaiian High School Student Inspired Nine New State Animals
What do nine Hawaiian snails have in common with the Texas longhorn, the Florida panther and the California grizzly bear?
The Times of Israel19h
The Eastern Mediterranean is heating twice as fast as the global average – report
Research finds sea level rising almost 40% faster than global average, water is saltier, and invasive species comprise more ...
Spiky venomous creature — caught off Japan coast — discovered as new species. See it
In a bay off the coast of Japan, a new species of venomous fish was discovered. Charles Deluvia via Unsplash Off the coast of ...
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Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission celebrates achievements
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) proudly highlights the significant milestones achieved in 2024, as Florida solidifies its reputation as a national leader in conservation ...
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Washington wildlife officials on high alert for invasive species traveling on boats
Officials from Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife are staying vigilant to make sure Washington's lakes and rivers ...
Ironton Tribune3d
MJ Wixsom: Off to hunt the invasive lionfish
As the winter chill settles in, many of us are bundling up and seeking warmth wherever we can find it. Meanwhile, I will be ...
Alaska Beacon4d
Invasive freshwater fish able to swim through Alaska’s Cook Inlet, study proves
The documentation of invasive pike in Southcentral estuaries, a North American first, shows that the predators can spread ...
Mexico News Daily4d
Veracruz high school students win Zayed Prize for marine conservation project
High school students from Veracruz won the 2025 Zayed Sustainability Prize this week for marine conservation projects in ...
What are invasive species and why are they so problematic? Here are 5 things to know
The problem of invasive species is recognized as a significant threat to everything from global biodiversity to maintaining ...
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What are the invasive species threatening NY ecosystems?
The emerald ash borer is an invasive beetle from Asia that feeds on all native ash trees in New York. After being accidentally transported to the U.S. in infested crates, it has killed millions of ash ...