Articles related to "Introduced Species"
Earthworms
Worms left in the wild after fishing trips are harming rare native woodland plants around the Great Lakes.
earthworms • wormery • fishing bait • european • new zealand flatworm
Worms left in the wild after fishing trips are harming rare native woodland plants around the Great Lakes.
earthworms • wormery • fishing bait • european • new zealand flatworm
Fish and Insect Themes
Topics of biological interest and concern are explained, with links to four articles which expand on these themes and lead on to additional information.
introduced species • migration • habitat destruction • sex and genetics • animal senses
Topics of biological interest and concern are explained, with links to four articles which expand on these themes and lead on to additional information.
introduced species • migration • habitat destruction • sex and genetics • animal senses
Garden Snails
Deliberately introduced into Britain and America for eating, but now agricultural pests.
garden snails • courtship • love darts • hermaphrodite • preparation and recipes
Deliberately introduced into Britain and America for eating, but now agricultural pests.
garden snails • courtship • love darts • hermaphrodite • preparation and recipes
In Tasmania Feral Foxes Take Over
The loss of Tasmanian Devils to tumours is allowing non-native red foxes to fill a niche on the island, with potential loss of local wildlife.
introduced species • australia • tasmanian devil • ecosystem balance • predation
The loss of Tasmanian Devils to tumours is allowing non-native red foxes to fill a niche on the island, with potential loss of local wildlife.
introduced species • australia • tasmanian devil • ecosystem balance • predation
Mole Crickets
From the front the Mole Cricket looks very much like a small mole, with digging legs shaped like a mole's paws.
mole cricket • introduced species • pest • song • gryllotalpa gryllotalpa
From the front the Mole Cricket looks very much like a small mole, with digging legs shaped like a mole's paws.
mole cricket • introduced species • pest • song • gryllotalpa gryllotalpa
The ‘Harlequin’
The Harlequin ladybird was deliberately introduced into America and has recently been discovered in the UK. In both places it is harming the native species.
ladybug • ladybird • harlequin • harmonia axyridis • cane toad
The Harlequin ladybird was deliberately introduced into America and has recently been discovered in the UK. In both places it is harming the native species.
ladybug • ladybird • harlequin • harmonia axyridis • cane toad
Tilapia Farming to Prevent Malaria
Balancing the risk of ecological damage from introduced species with reduced pesticide use and the need for protein sources and disease control in developing countries.
tilapia • malaria • mosquito control • ecological damage • introduced species
Balancing the risk of ecological damage from introduced species with reduced pesticide use and the need for protein sources and disease control in developing countries.
tilapia • malaria • mosquito control • ecological damage • introduced species
What is a Wildflower?
It typically grows wild, or was not seeded intentionally.
wildflower • native plant • weeds • flowers • plant characteristics
It typically grows wild, or was not seeded intentionally.
wildflower • native plant • weeds • flowers • plant characteristics
Habitat Destruction
Efficient farming can damage the environment in a number of ways, but we are becoming aware of some of the problems we have caused. Maybe we can do better in the future?
introduced species • agricultural practices • deforestation • industrial thermal pollution • hopeful signs
Efficient farming can damage the environment in a number of ways, but we are becoming aware of some of the problems we have caused. Maybe we can do better in the future?
introduced species • agricultural practices • deforestation • industrial thermal pollution • hopeful signs
Invasive Trout Introduce Problems
As awareness of trouble caused by introduced species increases, efforts are being made to undo damage done by intentional trout release for sport fishing worldwide.
rainbow trout fishing • introduced brown trout • brook trout • sport fishing • habitat degradation
As awareness of trouble caused by introduced species increases, efforts are being made to undo damage done by intentional trout release for sport fishing worldwide.
rainbow trout fishing • introduced brown trout • brook trout • sport fishing • habitat degradation
Island Conservation in California and Mexico
On Pacific islands off the coast of California and the Baja peninsula, removal of invasive animals gives hope for the future of native marine and terrestrial species.
island conservation • california baja mexico islands • invasive animals on islands • west coast island ecosystem restoration • eradication of introduced species mexico californi
On Pacific islands off the coast of California and the Baja peninsula, removal of invasive animals gives hope for the future of native marine and terrestrial species.
island conservation • california baja mexico islands • invasive animals on islands • west coast island ecosystem restoration • eradication of introduced species mexico californi
Killer Bees
Accidental release of 26 African Queen Bees in Brazil has produced a dangerous hybrid bee that is moving steadily north into the U.S.
africanised honey bees • killer bees • assassin bees • introduced species • hybrid
Accidental release of 26 African Queen Bees in Brazil has produced a dangerous hybrid bee that is moving steadily north into the U.S.
africanised honey bees • killer bees • assassin bees • introduced species • hybrid
Stick Insects
The Laboratory Stick Insect has unusual reproductive behaviour.
laboratory stick insect • laboratory walking stick • parthenogenetic • males not needed for reproduction • disposal of stick insect waste
The Laboratory Stick Insect has unusual reproductive behaviour.
laboratory stick insect • laboratory walking stick • parthenogenetic • males not needed for reproduction • disposal of stick insect waste
Pretty Poisons
Not every beauty belongs in our local oceans. A brief article on Lionfish introduced into the Eastern Atlantic waters.
invasive • introduced • endangered • species • lionfish
Not every beauty belongs in our local oceans. A brief article on Lionfish introduced into the Eastern Atlantic waters.
invasive • introduced • endangered • species • lionfish
Moorean snails were on a fast pace to extinction
For animals on islands, there is a particular threat of extinction: The introduction of foreign predators. The story of the Partula snails on the French Polynesian island of Moorea is a striking example.
carivorous snail • extinction • island • population • conservation
For animals on islands, there is a particular threat of extinction: The introduction of foreign predators. The story of the Partula snails on the French Polynesian island of Moorea is a striking example.
carivorous snail • extinction • island • population • conservation
The Australian Bilby (Macrotis lagotis)
Bilbies are shy, nocturnal marsupials, exclusive to Australia. The Greater Bilby is listed as endangered, and it is believed the Lesser Bilby is extinct.
bilbies • the bilby • australian bilby • what is a bilby? • endangered species
Bilbies are shy, nocturnal marsupials, exclusive to Australia. The Greater Bilby is listed as endangered, and it is believed the Lesser Bilby is extinct.
bilbies • the bilby • australian bilby • what is a bilby? • endangered species
Type E Botulism and Birds
Invasive species of mussel and fish in the Great Lakes are fostering an increase in Type E botulism with a devastating impact on fish eating birds.
type e botulism • great lakes • fish eating birds • invasive species • lake ontario
Invasive species of mussel and fish in the Great Lakes are fostering an increase in Type E botulism with a devastating impact on fish eating birds.
type e botulism • great lakes • fish eating birds • invasive species • lake ontario
A Sparrow's Tale
Tragedy visits the backyard of a birdwatching friend.
backyard birdwatching • wild birds • wildlife rehabilitation • house sparrows
Tragedy visits the backyard of a birdwatching friend.
backyard birdwatching • wild birds • wildlife rehabilitation • house sparrows
Do You Have a Praying Mantis In Your Garden?
Praying Mantises can be very beneficial in your garden, as well as fun and educational to observe.
praying mantis • mantids • ecosystem • green • organic
Praying Mantises can be very beneficial in your garden, as well as fun and educational to observe.
praying mantis • mantids • ecosystem • green • organic
How to Restore Chesapeake Oysters
The estuary's leading advocacy organization has invested in native oyster restoration and sees progress. The introduction of non-native species could be detrimental.
crassostrea ariakensis • non-native oysters • impact of non-native species • chesapeake bay oysters • save the bay
The estuary's leading advocacy organization has invested in native oyster restoration and sees progress. The introduction of non-native species could be detrimental.
crassostrea ariakensis • non-native oysters • impact of non-native species • chesapeake bay oysters • save the bay
The Best Guide to Growing Wildflowers
Wildflowers can provide an excellent low cost alternative from traditional urban landscaping.
wildflowers • wildlife • nature • natural gardens • garden
Wildflowers can provide an excellent low cost alternative from traditional urban landscaping.
wildflowers • wildlife • nature • natural gardens • garden
Bouncing Bet
Last week I got us started in July with the glories of Royal Catchfly (<I>Silene regia</i>), a member of the Pink Family (<I>Caryophyllaceae</i>). This week, I think I'll keep it in the family and write about Bouncing Bet (<I>)Saponaria officinalis</i>), or Soapwort, as it has also been known.
bouncing bet • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology
Last week I got us started in July with the glories of Royal Catchfly (<I>Silene regia</i>), a member of the Pink Family (<I>Caryophyllaceae</i>). This week, I think I'll keep it in the family and write about Bouncing Bet (<I>)Saponaria officinalis</i>), or Soapwort, as it has also been known.
bouncing bet • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology
Invasive Alien Signal Crayfish in UK Rivers
European white-clawed crayfish in England are being pushed out by introduced red signal crayfish. Local fishing group and conservationists are working to turn the tide.
invasive alien species • crayfish trapping • white clawed crayfish • introduced signal crayfish species • habitat degradation
European white-clawed crayfish in England are being pushed out by introduced red signal crayfish. Local fishing group and conservationists are working to turn the tide.
invasive alien species • crayfish trapping • white clawed crayfish • introduced signal crayfish species • habitat degradation
10 Endangered Mammals of India
While well-known species struggle to survive, habitat degradation or loss and hunting put critically endangered shrews, bats, and civets at greater extinction risk.
india's endangered species • habitat loss • invasive alien species • civets • bats
While well-known species struggle to survive, habitat degradation or loss and hunting put critically endangered shrews, bats, and civets at greater extinction risk.
india's endangered species • habitat loss • invasive alien species • civets • bats
American State Insects
There is no American National Insect, although The Monarch Butterfly has been considered by Congress.
american state insects • the top three state insects • honeybees and colony collapse disorder • migration of the monarch butterfly and habitat los • ladybugs and the introduced harlequin ladybug
There is no American National Insect, although The Monarch Butterfly has been considered by Congress.
american state insects • the top three state insects • honeybees and colony collapse disorder • migration of the monarch butterfly and habitat los • ladybugs and the introduced harlequin ladybug
Asian Hornet in France
Vespa velutina was accidentally introduced into South-West France in 2005 and entomologists are carefully watching its progress.
vespa velutina • vespa crabro • honeybees • asian hornet in france • hornet eating another insect
Vespa velutina was accidentally introduced into South-West France in 2005 and entomologists are carefully watching its progress.
vespa velutina • vespa crabro • honeybees • asian hornet in france • hornet eating another insect
Burmese Pythons as an Invasive Species
Burmese pythons are often sold as pets, but their owners frequently release them into the wild. A new study suggests that they could live in as much as 1/3 of the US.
burmese pythons • indian rock python • introduced pythong • florida pythons • everglades pythons
Burmese pythons are often sold as pets, but their owners frequently release them into the wild. A new study suggests that they could live in as much as 1/3 of the US.
burmese pythons • indian rock python • introduced pythong • florida pythons • everglades pythons
European Crayfish
The 'Noble Crayfish' is being replaced by less worthy American species.
european crayfish • crayfish plague • signal crayfish • louisiana crayfish • eating crayfish
The 'Noble Crayfish' is being replaced by less worthy American species.
european crayfish • crayfish plague • signal crayfish • louisiana crayfish • eating crayfish
Glossary of Invasive Species Terms
A glossary of commonly used terms and phrase related to invasive and aquatic nuisance species
invasive species glossary • aquatic nuisance species • nonindigenous species index • ecosystem terminology • ans phrases
A glossary of commonly used terms and phrase related to invasive and aquatic nuisance species
invasive species glossary • aquatic nuisance species • nonindigenous species index • ecosystem terminology • ans phrases
Hang a Bluebird Nesting Box
Bluebirds, found throughout most of North America, need places to nest and they'll use a nesting box if it's in the right location and has the right features.
hang a bluebird nesting box • attract nest holes birdhouse • features dimensions food water • habitat location entrance drainage • ventilation shelter predators
Bluebirds, found throughout most of North America, need places to nest and they'll use a nesting box if it's in the right location and has the right features.
hang a bluebird nesting box • attract nest holes birdhouse • features dimensions food water • habitat location entrance drainage • ventilation shelter predators
Healthy Forests
Abused as a political slogan, the phrase "healthy forests" needs to be re-examined and understood for its critical meaning.
healthy forests • trees and human health • deforestation versus renewable timbering • trees and non-native species • invasive species
Abused as a political slogan, the phrase "healthy forests" needs to be re-examined and understood for its critical meaning.
healthy forests • trees and human health • deforestation versus renewable timbering • trees and non-native species • invasive species
How to Grow A Green Garden
Green gardens make use of native plants, eco-friendly pots and potting soil, rain barrels, and more.
green garden • green gardens • native plants • invasive species • watering
Green gardens make use of native plants, eco-friendly pots and potting soil, rain barrels, and more.
green garden • green gardens • native plants • invasive species • watering
Hurricanes and Bermuda Petrels
Bermuda Petrels (Cahows), nest on offshore islands in Bermuda. Hurricanes wash away sections of these islands and threaten the breeding season of the endangered birds.
hurricane florence • bermuda petrel • cahow • offshore islands in bermuda • pterodroma cahow
Bermuda Petrels (Cahows), nest on offshore islands in Bermuda. Hurricanes wash away sections of these islands and threaten the breeding season of the endangered birds.
hurricane florence • bermuda petrel • cahow • offshore islands in bermuda • pterodroma cahow
Most Endangered Bat on Seychelles
Habitat loss and pesticides are among threats to one of ten most critically endangered species. Invasive, alien plant species also play a role in Seychelles bat decline.
endangered sheath-tailed bat • seychelles endemic species • invasive plant species • habitat loss • pesticide use
Habitat loss and pesticides are among threats to one of ten most critically endangered species. Invasive, alien plant species also play a role in Seychelles bat decline.
endangered sheath-tailed bat • seychelles endemic species • invasive plant species • habitat loss • pesticide use
Natural Evolutionary Adaptions
Natural adaptions and their importance to the future of many species.
adaptions interdependent relationships octopus fun
Natural adaptions and their importance to the future of many species.
adaptions interdependent relationships octopus fun
Nature Parks and Native Species in Rotorua NZ
New Zealand is the world's youngest country. It is home to prehistoric lizards, flightless birds and the more recently introduced brown and rainbow trout.
rotorua new zealand • nature parks • native birds • kiwi • flightless bird
New Zealand is the world's youngest country. It is home to prehistoric lizards, flightless birds and the more recently introduced brown and rainbow trout.
rotorua new zealand • nature parks • native birds • kiwi • flightless bird
New Zealand – Country of Colour and Light
The colors of New Zealand are a delight to the senses. Clarity of light intensifies the hues of natural earth forms, verdant rural valleys and jewel-like waterways.
new zealand • south pacific • tasman sea • pacific ocean • island nation
The colors of New Zealand are a delight to the senses. Clarity of light intensifies the hues of natural earth forms, verdant rural valleys and jewel-like waterways.
new zealand • south pacific • tasman sea • pacific ocean • island nation
Pest Birds
Starlings, grackles, blackbirds and house sparrows can be a problem for backyard bird watchers. How do you deal with them?
birdwatching • attracting birds • feeding birds.
Starlings, grackles, blackbirds and house sparrows can be a problem for backyard bird watchers. How do you deal with them?
birdwatching • attracting birds • feeding birds.
Pet Insects
Children sometimes keep insects as pets, but choosing the right ones can be difficult.
which species of insect can be kept as a pet • motive • feeding and housing • legislation and the law • risk of bites and stings
Children sometimes keep insects as pets, but choosing the right ones can be difficult.
which species of insect can be kept as a pet • motive • feeding and housing • legislation and the law • risk of bites and stings
Plant Exploration
A short timeline of plant exploration with great links on the topic.
renaissance • 17th • century • plant explorer • plant hunter
A short timeline of plant exploration with great links on the topic.
renaissance • 17th • century • plant explorer • plant hunter
Preventing the Introduction of Invasive Species
Impacts of introduced marine pests on local waters can be irreversible. There are a number of actions local boaties can take to reduce the spread of invasive species.
biosecurity • recreational • boating • conservation • aquatic
Impacts of introduced marine pests on local waters can be irreversible. There are a number of actions local boaties can take to reduce the spread of invasive species.
biosecurity • recreational • boating • conservation • aquatic
RMBL for Alpine Ecology and Nature Research
The Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory (RMBL) in Gothic, Colorado is the idyllic summer home for scientists studying plants, insects, birds, mammals and climate change.
rocky mountain biological laboratory • rmbl • gothic colorado • pollination ecology • alpine ecology
The Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory (RMBL) in Gothic, Colorado is the idyllic summer home for scientists studying plants, insects, birds, mammals and climate change.
rocky mountain biological laboratory • rmbl • gothic colorado • pollination ecology • alpine ecology
Sissinghurst Castle - Part Eleven
The Cottage Garden at Sissinghurst Castle is filled with flowers in sunset hues.
sissinghurst • vita sackville-west • harold nicolson.
The Cottage Garden at Sissinghurst Castle is filled with flowers in sunset hues.
sissinghurst • vita sackville-west • harold nicolson.
SPIDERS! PART TWO: THE WIDOW SPIDERS
A look at the Widow spider genus, and its species here in the United States. Signs and symptoms of Widow spider bites are also discussed.
emergency • medical • first • aid • spider
A look at the Widow spider genus, and its species here in the United States. Signs and symptoms of Widow spider bites are also discussed.
emergency • medical • first • aid • spider
Trumpeter Swans Threatened by Foreign Species
Canada's largest native swan, the trumpeter swan, is under threat by the aggressive mute swan, brought to North America about 120 years ago.
trumpeter swans threatened by foreign species • mute swans threaten ontario’s native waterfowl • populations of aggressive feral swans are increasi • trumpeter swan populations recovering • mute swans increasing in numbers
Canada's largest native swan, the trumpeter swan, is under threat by the aggressive mute swan, brought to North America about 120 years ago.
trumpeter swans threatened by foreign species • mute swans threaten ontario’s native waterfowl • populations of aggressive feral swans are increasi • trumpeter swan populations recovering • mute swans increasing in numbers
Types of Fresh Christmas Trees
Of the species used for Christmas trees, some offer long life, others strong branches for ornaments, still others a pleasant fragrance or attractive color and density.
christmas tree • balsam fir • douglas fir • fraser fir • noble fir
Of the species used for Christmas trees, some offer long life, others strong branches for ornaments, still others a pleasant fragrance or attractive color and density.
christmas tree • balsam fir • douglas fir • fraser fir • noble fir
Best Fishing for Lake Trout in Oregon
Oregon's state record for lake trout already is over 40 pounds, but an even bigger mackinaw may very well be swimming in Odell, Crescent or another deep mountain lake.
how to catch lake trout wallowa lake oregon • fishing for record macks odell lake oregon • angling trophy mackinaw trout crescent lake oregon • big lake trout cultus lake oregon • trolling kwikfish j-plug flatfish rapala lake trou
Oregon's state record for lake trout already is over 40 pounds, but an even bigger mackinaw may very well be swimming in Odell, Crescent or another deep mountain lake.
how to catch lake trout wallowa lake oregon • fishing for record macks odell lake oregon • angling trophy mackinaw trout crescent lake oregon • big lake trout cultus lake oregon • trolling kwikfish j-plug flatfish rapala lake trou
Edible Fruits from Ornamental Plants
The late spring and summer provide a rich array of edible fruits and berries. Some of these are found on rather unconventional plants, ones that we grow for their landscape value.
barberry • fuchsia • mulberry trees • edible fruits • black mulberry
The late spring and summer provide a rich array of edible fruits and berries. Some of these are found on rather unconventional plants, ones that we grow for their landscape value.
barberry • fuchsia • mulberry trees • edible fruits • black mulberry
Gardens of Pompeii
A review of Annamaria Ciarallo's book <i>Gardens of Pompeii</i>
pompeii • annamaria ciarallo • gardens • ancient gardens • mediterranean plants
A review of Annamaria Ciarallo's book <i>Gardens of Pompeii</i>
pompeii • annamaria ciarallo • gardens • ancient gardens • mediterranean plants
Pacific Northwest Wild Berries
Pacific Northwest woods offer up plenty of summer berries. Ripening berries mark the seasons and attract birds, plus many provide tasty picking for hikers and campers.
pacific northwest wild berries • beach strawberry • thimbleberry • blackberry • trailing blackberry
Pacific Northwest woods offer up plenty of summer berries. Ripening berries mark the seasons and attract birds, plus many provide tasty picking for hikers and campers.
pacific northwest wild berries • beach strawberry • thimbleberry • blackberry • trailing blackberry
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