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invasive species
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Feral rabbits don’t revert to wild form, study finds
A new study on rabbit skulls reveals that when domesticated breeds go feral, they don't simply revert to their wild ancestors but evolve into a unique, unpredictable new form.
August 4, 2025
New Species of Crayfish Discovered in Aquarium Shipment
At a Glance Researchers in the Czech Republic have discovered a new species of crayfish, marking an exciting…
January 27, 2025
Invasive caterpillars can make aspen forests more toxic for native insects – a team of ecologists explains how
The aspen forest where our team conducted our recent study. Mark R. Zierden Richard L. Lindroth, University of…
October 7, 2024
Invasive alien species are a serious threat to the planet: 4 key messages for Africa
Julie Coetzee, Rhodes University Climate change has negatively – and irreversibly, in some cases – affected ecosystems around…
October 4, 2023
Good or bad? Some ‘invasive species’ can help native ecosystems thrive
A native Woodland Skipper butterfly sips nectar from a non-native Bull’s Thistle flower. Stephanie A. Rivest, Author provided…
March 8, 2023
