Invasive Species

An expert from the University of Haifa details the biology, invasive spread, and unique cloning reproduction mechanisms of the little fire ant in Israel.

An adult hippopotamus was spotted over the weekend roaming through the city of Barrancabermeja. The animal was documented on August 10 near the General Córdoba school, as well as in the El Limonar and Cincuentenario neighborhoods. Local authorities have warned that this first-ever urban sighting poses an immediate threat to public safety.

Experts across Florida are warning about the growing presence of deadly Burmese pythons in the Everglades, considered one of the state's most prominent tourism and nature hubs. These snakes, native to India and Southern China, were brought to the state in the 1970s as a result of the pet trade and accidental or intentional release, and have since become one of the most problematic invasive species...