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 'biological invasion' of alien species is threatening life on Earth – with risks to human health, crops, and infrastructure, a new report finds. Around 37,000 alien species have entered new areas – ...

The Forest Research and Training Centre (FRTC), in collaboration with the Ministry of Forest and Environment and other partner organizations, organized a two-day maiden National Conference on Invasive ...

14:26, Mon, Sep 4, 2023 Updated: 15:36, Mon, Sep 4, 2023 Scientists have claimed that invasive alien species are taking over at an unprecedented rate, potentially causing an extinction threat to both ...

Alien species could be harbouring a variety of unknown germs which might have serious consequences for its new environment, scientists have claimed. Invasive species, which are sometimes known as ...

Alien species, such as the lionfish, can cause immense damage in new habitats (Picture: Getty) Invasive alien species cost the planet £335 billion in 2019 and are an ‘underappreciated, underestimated ...

The Government has opened public consultation on the draft bill called the “Invasive Alien Species Act 2021” which aims to “improve the island’s biosecurity by allowing for the assessment and listing ...

Invasive alien species are increasing the threat of emerging infectious diseases, a new study from a global research team has warned. Alien species – animals, plants and microbes – are those ...

Biodiversity conservation and proper management of our ecosystems includes identification and prevention of invasive alien species on our islands, and it is an integral part of our work towards ...

Domestic cats have been labelled as an "invasive alien species" by a Polish scientific institute. It refers to the growing scientific consensus that domestic cats cause damage to birds and other ...

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 ...