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Island Conservation
Invasive European Red Foxes threaten the biodiversity of two islands off the coast of Australia. Australian residents are familiar with the threats invasive species can pose to native wildlife, but that awareness does not make the country immune to introductions. On Fraser Island and South Stradbroke Island off the coast of Queensland, Australia, a variety […]
New Zealand works to protect native species on Pacific Island from the invasive Yellow Crazy Ants–the true challenge lies in removing the very last one. Have you ever been bitten or stung by an ant? If the answer is yes, then you might remember it as a rather unpleasant or at least irritating experience. Depending on […]
A new scientific study reports that the spread of invasive species around the globe has increased in the past 200 years, indicating a need for enhanced biosecurity. Which came first: the transportation of species around the globe or regulations on transportation of species around the globe? You guessed it–the former. Humans have been traveling with animal […]
Invasive species are damaging to ecosystems, agriculture, economies, and human health. Follow these simple rules to help prevent the spread of invasive species. 1. Check Your Hiking Gear for Invasive Species A simple walk through the local park trail or hike in the nearby nature reserve could mark the beginning of a non-native species introduction. The moment you brush […]
New research uncovers the influence trade routes have on the spread of invasive species to regions near and far away. In the age of globalization, the spread of invasive species around the world is a serious problem. The consequences include but are not limited to displacement of species and extinction of native flora and fauna. […]
Hawaii finalizes collaborative biosecurity plan to prevent the future spread of invasive species. The effects of invasive species in Hawaii have become very clear to the people and the state government. After a long planning process, they are taking on the task of preventing future non-native species introductions. The Department of Agriculture and the Department […]
A new study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences reports that invasive predators have contributed to close to 60% of extinctions of birds, mammals, and reptiles. The International Union for the Conservation of Nature classified 596 species listed as Vulnerable, Endangered, or Critically Endangered due to invasive species. The actual number is believed to be higher […]
Maud Island is a scientific sanctuary in the Marlborough Sounds. In 2013, invasive mice were discovered damaging the native ecosystem on Maud Island, New Zealand. Kakapo, native insects including weta, lizards, and the endemic Maud Island Frog were in need of conservation intervention. Maud Island biodiversity ranger Frank Higgott and his partner Sue Caldwell began a program to […]
Organizations in Hawai’i combine forces to safeguard native species by developing better biosecurity. Hawaii is home to a diverse array of plant and animal species, some of which are found nowhere else on Earth. Residents of Hawai‘i know that its environment and way of life are special. Many of the native plants and animals exist nowhere […]
New research provides the first global, spatial forecast of emerging invasions. It examines current shortcomings, challenges and opportunities in mitigating and preventing damage caused by invasive alien species. Invasive alien species (IAS) threaten biodiversity, human livelihood, and human health around the world. A new study published in Nature Communications led by conservation biologist Regan Early maps the predicted […]