Invasive Species

aquatic-species

Pacu fish in the United States are primarily established in warm regions where climate and water conditions support their survival. These South American characins are occasional...

fish-and-wildlife

Black carp (Mylopharyngodon piceus) in Indiana are non‑native, bottom‑dwelling cyprinids originally from East Asia that have drawn increasing attention among resource manage...

invasive-species

Florida’s invasive Burmese python population originated from escaped or released pets and has established a large breeding population in the Everglades, disrupting native ecos...

reptiles

The record Burmese python refers to the largest confirmed individual of this invasive snake in the wild or captivity, typically measured by length and weight. Native to Southeas...

environment

The term cartel hippos refers to the feral population of hippopotamuses (Hippopotamus amphibius) living in and around the Magdalena River basin in Colombia. These animals are de...

Ecology

If you catch a goldfish in a lake, handle the situation carefully. Goldfish are non-native in most lakes and can harm local ecosystems. Confirm the species, note key traits, and...

biology-relationship

Thistle and monarch are frequently discussed together in pollinator-focused gardening and conservation. This relationship is best understood as a context-dependent ecological in...

fish

Great Lakes pink salmon refer to a landlocked population of anadromous fish introduced from the Pacific Northwest that now completes its entire life cycle in freshwater. Origina...

wildlife

Nonnative lizard populations have become established across many parts of Florida, raising concerns among residents, ecologists, and land managers. These reptiles, often release...

Entomology

Invasive ladybug look alikes are often mistaken for each other in yards, homes, and gardens, especially in late summer and fall when lady beetles gather on sunny exterior walls....