Packages of unsolicited seeds from China arriving on doorsteps across the United States have prompted urgent warnings from agriculture officials concerned about potential threats to American crops and ecosystems. What is going on? According to the New York Post, the Texas Department of Agriculture has documented 126 packages delivered across the state since January 1, … Read more
A well-meaning irrigation project unintentionally created ideal conditions to grow a population of hybrid pigs. Now, one of India’s largest protected areas is facing serious ecological and human safety concerns. What is going on? An invasive species – a hybrid of a domestic pig and a wild pig – is disrupting the fragile ecosystem of … Read more
YOU NEED TO KNOW Kansas officials say invasive carp removed from Kansas River are used for nutrient recycling More than 109,000 pounds of carp have been removed from the river by 2022, including a record 36,000 pounds in 2025 The effort is part of a broader regional push to remove more than 20 million pounds … Read more
A spotted lighthouse invasion continued across the country and in Kentucky. What is going on? According to a Kentucky Office of the State Entomologist Facebook post, the lanternfly started in Gallatin County in 2023 before expanding to 16 counties by the beginning of the year, all north of Fayette. State entomologists encouraged residents to be … Read more
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A population of the tasty invasive species has exploded in the Chesapeake Bay area, and Maryland officials are urging people to add it to their diet. According to The BayNet, blue catfish have become a serious problem in Maryland waters. Once thought to be only a freshwater fish, the species has proven to be resilient … Read more
LARNACA, Cyprus (AP) — The calloused fingers of Photis Gaitanos deftly untie the poisonous spikes of a lionfish from a net, and toss the exotic-looking creature into a rubber container filled with ice along with other fish from the day’s catch. Unlike a few years ago when he would catch the most local staples such … Read more
A dangerous critter has reappeared in a European country for the first time since the 1970s. What is going on? The oriental hornet was spotted near Split in Kaštela quarry, Croatia Week reported in September. She said that the insects were at their best and that a sting could be likely. The species was previously … Read more
A new TV show is shedding light on how invasive a snake is doing to Florida’s ecosystems. What’s going on? ABC’s “Wildlife Nation: Expedition Florida” examined Burmese pythons in a recent episode. The researchers were able to find an old nest of eggs, where they could describe the scene. “First of all, they’re incredibly protective. … Read more
Alarming footage of the necropsy of a giant Burmese python in Florida has resurfaced on Reddit, raising awareness of the state’s massive invasive species problem. What’s going on? “Florida is the Australia of the United States” is a proverb loose on the internet, one that alludes to their shared propensity to put the “wild” in … Read more