The number of sightings of Asian hornets, an invasive species that can wipe out bee colonies, has spiked this year, raising concerns among British beekeepers.
Tag: Invasive Species
Rome’s Umbrella Pines Are in Danger
While an invasive insect bears much of the blame for endangering a beloved symbol of Rome, critics are also pointing the finger at city government.
Worms Thriving in the Arctic
The unexpected presence of earthworms in the Far North could cause rapid changes in some of the planet’s most fragile ecosystems.
Restoring Ecological Health to Ireland
Centuries of overgrazing and deforestation have eliminated most native flora in Ireland, creating what ecologists see as a man-made desert in places. A growing “rewilding” push aims to change that.
Sparrows Are the Main Suspects in a Bird-Nest Murder
A nest was assaulted. Was it the cowbird or the sparrow?
Contest for Children to Hunt Feral Cats Is Scrapped in New Zealand
The country aggressively tries to control invasive species, but the culling event, which was to be part of a bigger hunting competition, generated a backlash.
‘Biofoul’ on Hull Strands Cruise Ship at Sea for 6 Days
An unidentified organism prompted Australia to block the vessel from docking, forcing passengers to skip a series of port stops.
A Famous Walrus Is Killed, and Norwegians Are Divided
The killing of Freya has polarized Oslo and threatens to blight the image of a country more commonly associated with diplomatic good deeds than mob-like hits.
Did Nature Heal During the Pandemic ‘Anthropause’?
Covid precautions created a global slowdown in human activity — and an opportunity to learn more about the complex ways we affect other species.
Behold the Lionfish, as Transfixing as It Is Destructive
Lionfish, while spectacularly beautiful, are wreaking havoc on Caribbean reef habitats.