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They have been described as palm-sized, parachuting creatures with the potential to spread up the East Coast. Now dozens of webs are appearing in trees, on fences and in gardens

Despite their name, invasive species can be deceptively cute, stunning, or fragrant, inspiring people to introduce them to non-native habitats. But the issue is that some species are moved to a new area, either on purpose or by mistake, and are met with a lack of natural predators, allowing them to crowd out native species.

Man can’t save the environment alone. We need help from machines. From drones to artificial intelligence and webcams, scientists increasingly turn to technology in their work to solve the world’s

Pest management professionals gathered in person and virtually for the 86th annual Purdue Pest Management Conference this week. The three-day event, one of the premier training conferences in the pest control industry, was back in person, but also retained its virtual capabilities, which were developed last year in response to COVID-19.

The green iguana isn't native to the Florida. So how did this it get there and become the state's menace to society? HowStuffWorks finds out.

To the untrained eye, they’re practically invisible, just a few leafy plants among many blending into the lush greenery the Pacific Northwest is famous for.

New exotic invasive snake is captured in Everglades National Park. It’s likely a released pet Adriana Brasileiro, Miami Herald © Jillian Josimovich/USGS/TNS A nonnative Central American milk snake that was removed from Mahogany Hammock Trail in Floridas Everglades National Park this week by scientists from the United States Geological Survey. MIAMI — Visitors hiking the Mahogany Hammock Trail in Everglades National Park earlier this month spotted an unfamiliar snake. It t...

Wildlife Roundtable Citizen scientists monitor raptor nests, like this bald eagle nest, and report the data to eBird and the Colorado Parks and Wildlife. Rick Spitzer/Special to the Daily What is a citizen scientist? What can the average person possibly contribute to science? Can you become a citizen scientist in Eagle County? During this season of giving and as we set goals for 2021, we may wonder how we can make a difference for wildlife and have some fun. Celebrate your curiosity and conside...