Invasive species

Invasive species are among the leading threats to native wildlife. Learn about how they spread and how they threaten native wildlife in the United States.

In a sign that the eat-the-invaders movement continues to gain steam, the University of West Florida’s College of Business is offering a course on marketing the highly invasive lionfish to consumers. Read more about it here.

Invasive alien species are animals, plants or other organisms that have been introduced – either intentionally or accidentally – into places outside of their natural range. They are one of the biggest threats to biodiversity.

By Molly Schafer Spotted lanternfly, Lycorma delicatula, is an invasive insect. These planthoppers are in the order Hemiptera, also known as “true bugs.” If the sudden appearance of spotted lanternflies […]

Invasive Species

Endangered plants are species that face a high risk of extinction in their natural habitats. They are threatened by factors like habitat destruction, climate change, invasive species, and overexploitation. Conservation efforts are crucial to protect these plants and maintain biodiversity in ecosystems. Top 10 Endangered Plants Names Below are the top 10 endangered plants names with pictures. Endangered Plants Names Pictures 1. Baobab Tree 2. Rafflesia 3. Titan Arum 4. Black Bat-Flower 5…

Learn about invasive plant species in Central Virginia and what you can do to prevent them from spreading in your community.

This demonstrates deforestation because it shows how the man is ruining all of the animal's homes, and slowly, the land will be a city, just like it shows on the left.

Infographic detailing 16 common types of invasive species -- animals or plants that aren't native to a specific location, but thrive after being introduced.

Engage students in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) as they learn about the impact invasive species have on ecosystems and biodiversity.

Get the invasive species definition and examples. Learn about the causes and effects of invasive species in different environments.

The proliferation of alien species costs the global economy more than $420 billion a year, and the problem is only growing

We can now alter the genomes of invasive species to slow their advance. Should we?

As anglers, we are on the front lines of the fight against invasive species, and the first step in this fight is recognizing invasive species on sight, and knowing what to do when you have caught one. Here's a shortlist of those culprits.

Invasive species in Australia are a major problem, and their impact on native wildlife is alarming. Read on to discover the devastating effects of seven of the worst invaders. #InvasiveSpeciesAustralia #StopInvasiveSpecies #ProtectNativeSpecies #BiosecurityAustralia #InvasiveSpeciesControl #AustralianWildlifeThreats #InvasiveSpeciesAwareness #NativeEcosystems #InvasiveSpeciesManagement #ConservationAustralia

Lionfish Infographic (Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary)

The global rate of species extinction “is already tens to hundreds of times higher than it has been, on average, over the last 10 million years,” according to the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES), a UN committee, whose report was written by 145 experts from 50 countries. One million of the planet’s eight million species are threatened with extinction by humans, scientists warned Monday in what is described as the most comprehensive…

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