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04/28/2024 02:04:18 am

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Nile crocodile in Ethiopia.

Killer Nile Crocodiles Could Now Be Invading Florida Everglades

A new study reveals how a new invasive species could be taking over Florida, as researchers found four Nile crocodiles in the Everglades.

4,000 Goldfish Take Over Colorado Lake

These seemingly harmless goldfish can be potentially disastrous for the lake's natural ecosystem and biodiversity.

Formosan subterranean termite

Two Termites Species Produce More Destructive Hybrid Colonies

These species account for most of the estimated US$40 billion in economic losses attributed to termites annually.

Everglades National Park

Rare Plants in Everglades Face Threats from Rising Sea Level

Researchers found that 16 species may have already vanished from the park.

Fire ants

Little Fire Ants Continue to Invade Hawaii

Fire ants belong to the world’s most invasive species.

Giant African land snail

China's Ecosystem Threatened by Foreign Invasive Species

China is struggling to handle an influx of invasive non-native species that is ravaging the landscape - 51 of the 100 most threatening invasive species in the world can now be found in the country.

Illinois River silver carp jump out of the water after being disturbed by sounds of watercraft.

Southern Illinois Business, University Look To Turn Invasive silver Asian Carp Into Gold

Talk about modern alchemy, or turning lemons into lemonade; Southern Illinois businesses and local academicians this week were exploring ways of turning invasive Asian carp into profits. An 11-member Chinese delegation along with U.S. conservation leaders are scheduled to tour American Heartland Fish Products in Grafton, Ill. near St. Louis Wednesday to learn what they can do with the massive numbers of Asian carp invading Midwest waterways.

Fire Ant

Study Says that Wildlife Corridors May Be Responsible for Spread of Invasive Species

Wildlife corridors may be helping invasive species spread quickly.

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