Exotic Species News
January 26, 2025
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Jan. 24, 2025 Researchers use genomic data to study the decline in genetic diversity in the Amazon Basin, particularly in Brazil Nut trees. The research uses genomic data to understand this keystone species' genetic health and adaptability, help reconstruct its ...
Jan. 16, 2025 A mussel bed in Northern California is as healthy and biodiverse as it was about 80 years ago, when two young students surveyed it shortly before one was sent to fight in World War II. Resampling the site reveals a thriving mussel bed community that ...
Jan. 9, 2025 A research team has carried out the most comprehensive assessment to date of how logging and conversion to oil palm plantations affect tropical forest ecosystems. The results demonstrate that logging ...
Jan. 6, 2025 Computer models predict that hotter, drier conditions in North America will limit the growth of a fungus that normally curbs the spread of the spongy moth, an invasive species that has caused ...
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Jan. 19, 2025 Ecologists have identified significant ecological risks associated with the release of hybrid groupers into Hong Kong's coastal waters, a practice ...
Jan. 17, 2025 Researchers, citizen scientists and their 'truffle dogs' -- have discovered two new species of truffle. Tuber canirevelatum, meaning the 'dog-found' truffle, was named in honor of truffle dogs and ...
Jan. 15, 2025 Experts are warning of the risks of spreading invasive and non-native species when moving large volumes of untreated lake, reservoir and river ...
Jan. 8, 2025 A new study finds that one of the hottest periods in Earth's history may have driven lampreys apart -- genetically speaking. The work could have implications for how aquatic species respond to our ...
Dec. 30, 2024 A new species of black, slender moray eel has chosen the road less traveled, thriving in dim and muddy river mouths, unlike most of its marine ...
Dec. 19, 2024 California's native wildflowers are being smothered by layers of dead, invasive grasses. A new study shows that simply raking these layers can boost biodiversity and reduce fire ...
Dec. 19, 2024 After several years of service under harsh weather conditions, the rotor blades of offshore wind parks are subjected to degradation and surface erosion, releasing sizeable quantities of particle ...
Dec. 17, 2024 Economists looked at test scores and school attendance for Chicago-area kids before and after a bug infestation wiped out the city's ash trees. Education outcomes for low-income students went down, ...
Dec. 16, 2024 When and where to plant tree seedlings to restore forests after wildfires has a lot to do with shrubs, finds a new ...
Dec. 16, 2024 New research shows that many wildlife species in the U.S., like the endangered giant kangaroo rat, will face much more frequent and severe droughts ...
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Dec. 13, 2024 The distribution of traditional wild food sources in the Republic of Sakha could change significantly, affecting the diets and incomes of Indigenous rural communities who depend on ...
Dec. 12, 2024 Scientists have today announced the discovery of a species of lipstick vine completely new to science, from the depths of the Philippine rainforest. The team of botanists made the discovery during an ...
Dec. 11, 2024 While good dogs never mean harm, they are often directed to remain on-lead in nature reserves to protect wildlife. Research has found that whether dog owners follow this rule is mostly driven by ...
Dec. 10, 2024 Fast-growing and small-seeded tree species are dominating Brazilian forests in regions with high levels of deforestation and degradation, a new study shows. This has potential implications for the ...
Dec. 9, 2024 New research has revealed less than a quarter of the remaining tropical rainforests around the globe can safeguard thousands of threatened species from ...
Dec. 6, 2024 Non-native species introduced by humans are among the main causes of global species decline -- they were partly responsible for 60 percent of the species that have become extinct worldwide in recent ...
Dec. 5, 2024 Spotted lanternflies -- invasive insects that first landed in the United States a decade ago -- are emerging earlier and staying active later each year, according to an analysis of citizen-science ...
Dec. 4, 2024 Coconut palms are king throughout the tropics, serving as the foundation for human lives and cultures across the Pacific Ocean for centuries. However, 200 years of planting by colonial interests ...
Dec. 4, 2024 A research team has investigated the importance of limestone quarries for wild bee conservation. Diverse landscapes with good connectivity between quarries and calcareous grasslands proved to be ...
Dec. 3, 2024 Plant species can fulfill different functions within an ecosystem, even if they are closely related to each other. This surprising conclusion was reached by a global analysis of around 1.7 million ...
Dec. 2, 2024 The adoption of a sustainable land management practice (SLM) to manage invasive Prosopis juliflora -- considered one of the world's most threatening non-native tree species -- appears to have ...
Nov. 27, 2024 A groundbreaking international study shows how chemical fingerprints left by 'underappreciated' aquatic organisms could help scientists monitor global environmental ...
Nov. 26, 2024 'Specialist' lifeforms that live under Arctic sea ice are at risk as the ice retreats, new research ...
Nov. 25, 2024 A new mapping project puts 427 crayfish taxa and over 100,000 observation records on the first searchable global atlas: World of Crayfish. The resource will help protect vulnerable crayfish species ...
Nov. 25, 2024 Deforestation has remained a significant issue globally, with primary forests contributing to 16 per cent of the total tree cover loss in the last two decades, driven by climate change and intensive ...
Nov. 22, 2024 Scientists have developed a pioneering tool that can pinpoint where invasive species have been, aiding eradication ...
Nov. 20, 2024 Forests with few tree species pose considerably higher risk of being damaged and especially vulnerable is the introduced lodgepole ...
Nov. 18, 2024 Southeast Asia's tropical forests are renowned for their biodiversity, but at the same time face significant threats from the expansion of oil palm plantations. With global demand for palm oil ...
Nov. 14, 2024 Forests provide biodiversity, ecosystem functions, income and much more. How can these diverse and seemingly diverging demands be met? An international research team addressed this question by ...
Nov. 14, 2024 Fifty years of change on iconic limestone pavements has revealed mixed fortunes for one of the most distinctive landscapes in the UK. The findings, which reveal large changes since the 1970s, are ...
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- After Decades of Plantation Agriculture, Coconut Palms Dominate Over Half of Pacific Atoll Forests
- Lifesaver for Wild Bees: The Importance of Quarries
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- Diverse and Diverging Demands on Forests in Germany
- New Study Reveals Half a Century of Change on Britain's Iconic Limestone Pavements
- Frog Populations Once Decimated by Disease Mount a Major Comeback
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
- New Species Discovered With Refined DNA Technology
- More Evidence That Europe's Ancient Landscapes Were Open Woodlands: Oak, Hazel and Yew Were Abundant
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Monday, October 28, 2024
- Researchers' New Outreach Strategy Succeeds, Sets Blueprint for Detecting Invasive Species in Florida
- Invasive Plants Drive Homogenization of Soil Microbial Communities Across U.S.
Friday, October 25, 2024
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- Human Actions Likely Cause Insect Color Change
- Marri Trees a Lifeline for Many Native Bee Species in Biodiversity Hotspot
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
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- Grasslands Live in the Climate Change Fast Lane
- Nitrogen Pollution and Rising Carbon Dioxide: A Joint Threat to Grassland Biodiversity?
- One in Three Plants Call Islands Home: Many at Risk
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
- Honey Bees in Demand: New Contract Strategies to Support Pollination Services
- Modern Mass Extinction in an Ecuadorean Cloud Forest Found to Be a Mirage
- Tube Sock-Like Skunk Covers More Ground Than Deer, Impacted by Winter Weather, Study Finds
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
- Environmental Law Reform Needed to Protect Endangered Marine Species
- Adding Fall Blooming Plants May Help Both Managed and Wild Bees in Cities
- New Species of Clearwing Moth from Guyana Discovered in Wales
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Thursday, August 29, 2024
- Number of Fish Species at Risk of Extinction Fivefold Higher Than Previous Estimates, According to a New Prediction
- How a Salt Giant Radically Reshaped Mediterranean Marine Biodiversity
Tuesday, August 27, 2024
- Aoudad, Bighorn Sheep Share Respiratory Pathogens
- Keeping Native Bees Buzzing Requires Rethinking Pest Control
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
- Antarctica Vulnerable to Invasive Species Hitching Rides on Plastic and Organic Debris
- Will Climate Change Lead to the Extinction of a Newly Discovered Tarantula Species?
Thursday, August 15, 2024
- As Human Activities Expand in Antarctica, Scientists Identify Crucial Conservation Sites
- Scientists Condition Crocodiles to Avoid Killer Cane Toads
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- Glossy Black-Cockatoos Prefer the Fruits of Ancient Rocks
- Nature at Risk in the Hunt for the Perfect Selfie
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- Combined Effects of Plastic Pollution and Seawater Flooding Amplify Threats to Coastal Plant Species
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- Tropical Plant Species Are as Threatened by Climate Change as Widely Feared, Study Confirms
- Genome Study Informs Restoration of American Chestnut Tree
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
- Discovery of a Hybrid Lineage Offers Clues to How Trees Adapt to Climate Change
- Forests Endure as Carbon Sink Despite Regional Pressures
- Logged Forests Can Still Have Ecological Value -- If Not Pushed Too Far
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- Study Examines Tree Adaptability to Climate Change
- First Local Extinction in the US Due to Sea Level Rise, Study Suggests
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Thursday, June 27, 2024
- Projected Loss of Brown Macroalgae and Seagrasses With Global Environmental Change
- Invasive Ants Spread by Hitchhiking on Everyday Vehicles
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- Frequent Mowing Puts Poisonous Weed Into Survival Mode
- Urgent Need for Action Now for Increasing Threat from Invasive Alien Species
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- What Makes Some Plant Groups So Successful?
- Fatal Attraction: When Endangered Species Try to Mate With Domestic Relatives, Both Wildlife and People Lose
- Some Species May Tolerate Climate Change Better Than Expected
- Slugs and Snails Love the City, Unlike Other Animals
- Wild Megalopolis: Study Shows Unexpected Pockets of Biodiversity Pepper Los Angeles
- Marine Protected Areas Don't Line Up With Core Habitats of Rare Migratory Fish, Finds New Research
Tuesday, May 21, 2024
- Regional Differences in Bird Diversity in Agroforestry Systems
- Researchers Find Unique Adaptations of Fungus Associated With Bee Bread
- A Rise in Sea Urchins and Related Damage to Kelp Forests Impacts Oregon's Gray Whales and Their Food