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Giant, slimy, hungry African land snails are invading Florida

The rat-sized snails eat everything in their path and even carry diseases that can infect humans.

How to be aware of invasive plants as you plan your garden

Invasive plants wreak havoc on ecosystems because the various species that keep them in check in their native habitats are not present in American landscapes.

Asian carp invasion reaches Great Lakes

Likely evidence of the invasive species has been found in Lake Michigan and Lake Erie.

5 invasive plants to keep out of your garden

Even if they are pretty or smell divine, resist the temptation to plant them.

Poisoned mice to be dropped on Guam to kill invasive snakes

Millions of non-native brown snakes now live on Guam and have wiped out at least nine other species.

Survival odds grim for native plants fighting invaders

Researchers have found that the number of total species in an area increases as exotics take hold and natives cling on to life in isolated populations.

Protect the oceans: Don’t flush that fish!

Aquarium species are some of the hardiest fish and plants in the world, and people who dump unwanted marine life are introducing non-native species to waters.

Hunters descend on Florida Everglades to catch giant invasive snakes
The hunter who kills the most snakes can win $1,500.

5 invasive plants you can eat
Invasive plants destroy other plants, threaten endangered species and lower biodiversity. So put on a bib and chow down!

Galapagos to poison 180 million rats
Invasive black rats threaten the endangered wildlife of the Galapagos Islands.

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