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.
Tag: Invasive Species
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.
A Portrait of South Georgia: Abundance, Exploitation, Recovery
A series of ecological initiatives, including the eradication of several invasive species, has dramatically revived the life and landscape of this remote sub-Antarctic island.
How Nature Becomes a Casualty of War
Research on past conflicts suggests that the war in Ukraine could have a profound environmental impact.
Majestic Icon or Invasive Pest? A War Over Australia’s Wild Horses
Scientists say the animals, known as brumbies, must be culled because they are destroying rivers and endangering native wildlife. Rural activists call these efforts an attack on Australian heritage.
‘Murder Hornets’ Both a Lethal Threat and a Tasty Treat in Japan
Long before the insects found their way to American shores, some Japanese prized them for their numbing crunch and the venomous buzz they add to liquor.
Tears for the Magnificent and Shrinking Everglades, a ‘River of Grass’
Florida’s freshwater wonder is threatened like never before with a rising sea level as restoration efforts lag.
Humans Shipped an Awful Cargo Across the Seas: Cancer
A cancer afflicting mussels originated off the Pacific coast of Canada, but then crossed into other species in Europe and South America.
This Carnivorous Plant Invaded New York. That May Be Its Only Hope.
The waterwheel lives a double life: facing extinction in its native habitat even as it creeps into places where it doesn’t belong.