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 – ...

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 ...

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 ...

Human activities have been responsible for introducing more than 37,000 alien species, including plants and animals, to different regions across the globe, revealed a new study by the ...

A Polish scientific institute has classified domestic cats as an "invasive alien species", citing the damage they cause to birds and other wildlife. Some cat lovers have reacted emotionally to this ...

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 ...

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 world is being invaded by “alien” species that could cause huge problems, scientists have warned. Our rapidly changing world is bringing new types of invasive species that are able to trigger ...