In a new review article, biology researchers make the case for reevaluating maligned non-native species to consider benefits as well as costs. Awareness of non-native -- often called "invasive" -- ...

Often, research surrounding non-native—also referred to as invasive—species focuses on the negative impact of the organisms on the environments they invade. Non-native species are known to wreak havoc ...

The wild rabbit is endangered in its European homeland. In other parts of the world, such as Australia, this species has been introduced and is present in large numbers. Credit: Alexis Lours The wild ...

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Scientists working to protect the waters of South Dakota from invasive species are calling for people to help out by catching and eating invasive carp—"America's most unwanted fish." Once established ...

Nuisance species are detrimental to watersheds and to the native species within them. During eras of human expansion, settlers and homesteaders often brought crops, plants, trees and fish species with ...

Since moving back to Maine, I have had a fixation on one of the foundation plantings that came with the house. Unfortunately, I can be judgmental and snobby about what I perceive to be suburban ...