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By Mar 10, 2021
Environment

How scientists helped Alaska’s “Rat Island” shake off its namesake rodents

A team of scientists helped eradicate the island of the animals in 2008 and the isle has slowly rebounded.
By Mar 9, 2021
Animals

Pablo Escobar’s hippos might be filling an ancient ecological niche

Though it’s not all good news.
By Feb 17, 2021
Animals

A spiky flea could ruin Midwestern ecosystems and kill native fish

Anglers and boaters may be fueling the spread of invasive spiny water flea from the Great Lakes—but they can help...
By Jan 13, 2021
Animals

These snakes wiggle up smooth poles by turning their bodies into ‘lassoes’

The newly discovered form of movement could help invasive tree snakes raid bird nest boxes in Guam.
By Jul 31, 2020
Environment

What not to do with the mysterious seeds you received in the mail recently

This week people in 30 US states got mysterious seeds in their snail mail.
By May 28, 2020
Environment

Planting invasive species could make our carbon problem worse

Fast-growing vegetation can reduce carbon stored underground.
By May 27, 2020
Animals

New Zealand’s bold rat-control campaign sees its first wave of successes

A nationwide offensive seeks to save the country’s unique bird life. Now, one area is down to its last few...
By Mar 25, 2020
Science

Pablo Escobar’s invasive hippos could actually be good for the environment

Far-from-home species may fill ecological holes left by extinct creatures.
By Mar 25, 2020
Science

Does coffee make you poop, or is that just me?

Investigating the brew-to-poo pipeline.
By Jan 25, 2020
Animals

Iguanas are falling out of trees in Florida, and it’s completely fine

A recent cold snap is causing a reptile dysfunction.