Invasive Species

Axolotls are Mexico’s iconic amphibians, who are vanishing fast due to habitat loss, pollution, invasive species and climate change. Conservation efforts aim to save them.

Meet the Immortal Jellyfish: The creature of the sea that never dies and can rewind its life infinitely

The immortal jellyfish, or Turritopsis dohrnii, comes from the Mediterranean Sea. It has now spread to waters across the world.

Florida uses high-tech robot rabbits to control Burmese python invasion

Burmese pythons are not native to Florida’s wetlands. Their population surged in the 1990s after the exotic pet trade and a reptile facility collapse during Hurricane Andrew.

Back from the brink: Grand Cayman’s ‘blue dragon’ returns from near extinction

Blue iguanas once thrived across the island. But human settlement brought new threats to their survival. Habitat destruction and hunting affected their numbers.

World’s smallest snake rediscovered: Tiny threadsnake found after 20 years in Barbados

The Barbados threadsnake was among 4,800 species of plants, animals and fungi once believed to be lost to science.

Venomous Indian lionfish spotted for the first time along Mumbai’s coast

Natives of the western Indo-Pacific, the lionfish are not only stunning. Beyond their looks, they are an integral part of their ecosystem, both predator and indicator of the environment.

Scientists know only about 1% of insects out of one million — What’s missing?

Insects are essential to Earth's ecology, but numerous species are disappearing and scientists are demanding stronger protection. A new study showcases the pressing need for monitoring and conservation of insects as well as ecosystems they support.

Study finds harmful invasive plants can stay dormant for centuries & come back stronger

Invasive plant species are those that are harmful to the local ecology because they usually grow rapidly and tend to crowd out local plant species. A study has found that an invasive species in the UK - the sycamore maple - can remain dormant for 320 years. This is a new record.

2 invasive snake and frog species cost world economy $16 billion, finds study

The brown-and-green frog had the greatest impact in Europe and the brown tree snake is singlehandedly responsible for $10.3 billion worth of damage, researchers said.