Standford scientists have warned that an 'alien invasion' is underway in the U.S. that could leave a path of destruction across the nation. The team identified 70 alien earthworm species imported from ...

A two-year study, led by zoologist Dr Ben Rowson from the National Museum of Wales, has discovered eight new species of slug in the UK\n Gardens across the country may be in danger from a slew of ...

Invasive alien species are travelling around the world at “unprecedented rates” because of humans, threatening native plants and animals with extinction while damaging human health and livelihoods, ...

The human population is growing rapidly and making increasing demands on the planet for food, water and natural resources. As a result, environments worldwide are being converted to agricultural and ...

A new species of iguana has been identified in the Caribbean after scientists analysed the DNA of individuals thought to be an introduced South American variety. The Southern Antilles iguana, which ...

Over 100 new species that look like they're from another planet have been found living on underwater mountains off the coast of Chile. A team of scientists from around the world visited these ...

Invasive animal species - such as the American mink - are a threat to protected areas, researchers have said (Professor Tim Blackburn / UCL) Most of the world’s protected areas are under threat from ...