Tag: invasive species
California to allow hunting of ‘very aggressive’ mute swans
A new law in California will allow year-round killing of non-native swans starting next year – a move…
The Florida Restaurant Combating Invasive Pythons With Free Pizza
What if you could save a unique ecosystem and also get free pizza? Deep in Everglades City, Florida,…
A tiny, spiny invasive species could mean big changes for New Hampshire lakes and fish
Dozens of spiny water fleas are entangled on a fishing line. The animals, which are smaller than a…
‘Grue Jay’ Spotted in a Texas Backyard Is First-of-Its-Kind Hybrid
An odd bird found in a Texas backyard is the offspring of two distantly related species, separated by…
New invasive species spotted hopping around South Carolina. What it is and how to report
A new invasive species has been detected for the first time in the Palmetto State, and it's been…
Sri Lanka to ban predatory pet fish to protect ecosystems
Sri Lanka will ban four species of predatory ornamental fish including Piranhas that have escaped into rivers and…
A Minnesota Zoo Is Feeding Its Animals Unwanted Pet Goldfish Found Dumped in a Local Lake
NEED TO KNOWThe Minnesota Zoo said it has partnered with a local watershed district in Minnesota to find…
‘It’s just one more tool’
Scientists understand how detrimental invasive species can be for an environment's biodiversity, and they work hard to face…
‘Recreational anglers … are eligible’
Oklahoma will now pay $100 to anyone who catches a certain invasive fish within the state.The Oklahoma Department…
Cuts to agencies that study, safeguard Mississippi River have to stop, advocates say
LA CROSSE - Dozens of people who live along the Mississippi River gathered Aug. 4 to tackle what…