Introduced species can wreak havoc on native ecosystems. Many states are flooding their waterways with them.

Georgia officials urge boaters and anglers to help prevent aquatic invasive species from damaging waterways and ecosystems.

What makes an animal invasive, and which species are causing the most destruction across North America? A species is ...

Invasive species threaten flora and fauna and can destroy ecological balance. However, combating these dangerous invaders is ...

YANN SCHREIBER YANN SCHREIBER/AFP via If you’ve ever had feral hogs rip through your favorite hunting land or pulled a ...

Part biological tank, part master engineer, the Chinese mitten crab (Eriocheir sinensis) has moved from East Asia to become one of the world’s most destructive invasive species. By riddling riverbanks ...

Quick Take Native species evolved naturally in a region; non-native species exist in any given area due to human activity.

Invasive species are recognized as a major threat to global biodiversity and ecosystem stability. Their introduction into new environments can reshape ...

This refers to DNA from animals that is found in the environment as a result of natural shedding. Think: dead skin, feces, ...

Despite their enriching role in our lives, cats remain a devastating influence on native species around the world with their predatory instincts. When we think of the reasons why animal species go ...

Nile monitors are spreading across South Florida. They are olive-green or black, with yellow striping on their head and jaw ...