What do iguanas, rodents, fish and wild boars have in common? They’re on a list of invasive species that federal officials are encouraging people to eat in an effort to limit damage to ecosystems. The ...

National Invasive Species Awareness Week is Feb. 24-28, 2025. If invasive species have not been on your radar, consider why many believe there is merit to being aware of invasive species, the damage ...

Erin Litwiler has loved games throughout her life, and now the Lake Metroparks senior program coordinator is planning to use a role-playing game to teach children about protecting Lake Erie from ...

Invasive species cost the North American economy $26 billion a year. By outcompeting local plants or animals, invaders reduce biodiversity and can make entire regions less resilient in the face of ...

David Standridge is on a mission to bring green crabs to more plates. The small, invasive shore crabs are easy to find—they like to hang out in tidal marshes, alongside rocky shores, and on sand flats ...

Keeping areas free of invasive species is a matter of vigilance and a project that can take several years. Invasive species — the state maintains a list that is updated regularly — impact the whole ...

Artists and scientists are finding ways to highlight troublesome plants and animals, tell their stories and, in some cases, use them as raw materials. By Zoë Lescaze Reporting from Pittsburgh Mason ...

Urgent action now is needed to tackle the major and growing global issue of invasive alien species, says a team of 88 experts from 47 countries. The paper follows the (IPBES) thematic assessment ...

An overview of the nine different types of invasive species Michigan officials want the public to be aware of. (State of Michigan) There are lots of different kinds of invasive species that Michigan ...

What do iguanas, rodents, fish and wild boars have in common? They’re on a list of invasive species that federal officials are encouraging people to eat in an effort to limit damage to ecosystems. The ...