New Invasive Fish Spreads Through The Ebro Delta
Biologists have researched
and described for the first
time in Europe the spread of
the invasive dojo loach
(Misgurnus anguillicaudatus)
fish species. The fish comes
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Mink Control Vital To Save Water Voles In Britain
Keeping water vole and mink
populations apart is vital
if efforts to reintroduce
water voles, one of
Britain's most endangered
mammals, are to be
... > full story
Re-introduction Of Plant In Danger Of Extinction Successfully Monitored Over 10 Years For First Time Ever
An international team of
researchers has carried out
the first long-term study
into the demographic
dynamics of
... > full story
Five Invasive Plants Threatening Southern Forests In 2009 Identified
Ecologists have identified
the invasive plant species
they believes pose the
biggest threats to southern
forest ecosystems in 2009. ... > full story
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While The Cat's Away: How Removing An Invasive Species Devastated A World Heritage Island
January 13, 2009 Removing an invasive species from sub-Antarctic Macquarie Island, a World Heritage Site, has caused environmental devastation that will cost more than A$24 million to remedy, ecologists have ... > full story -
Andes' Formation Was A 'Species Pump' For South America
January 11, 2009 South America is the world’s most species-rich area. There have been many theories as to why, ranging from animals and plants accompanying the continent when it broke loose from Africa to ... > full story -
Across The Americas, Squash And Gourd Bees Are Superb Pollinators
January 8, 2009 Acorn squash and other winter squashes at your local supermarket likely got their start months ago, when their colorful blossoms were pollinated by hardworking ... > full story -
Asian Grasslands May Hold Global Promise To Restore Grasslands In Arid Areas
January 8, 2009 Grazinglands in the Asian steppes and the rangelands in the western United States share similar climates, vegetation, land-use practices and problems. So an Agricultural Research Service (ARS) ... > full story -
Journey Of A Green Turtle From Indonesia Into Australian Opens Mystery Of 'Oceanic Superhighway'
January 7, 2009 The remarkable journey of a green turtle from Indonesia into Australian waters is helping conservationists to track the migratory route of this species to the Kimberley-Pilbara coast - one of the few ... > full story -
Grazing Animals Help Spread Plant Disease
January 6, 2009 Researchers have discovered that grazing animals such as deer and rabbits are actually helping to spread plant disease -- quadrupling its prevalence in some cases -- and encouraging an invasion of ... > full story -
Shade Coffee Benefits More Than Birds
December 31, 2008 Here's one more reason to say 'shade grown, please' when you order your morning cup of coffee. Shade coffee farms, which grow coffee under a canopy of multiple tree species, not only harbor native ... > full story -
Interaction Between Water And Forest: Challenge To Water Policies And Forest Management
December 31, 2008 Incorporating results from forest hydrology studies in water policies can help avoid uncertainty and confusion caused by the current difficulties in transferring research findings to different ... > full story -
Climate Change Effects On Imperiled Sierra Frog Examined
December 30, 2008 Climate change can have significant impacts on high-elevation lakes and imperiled Sierra Nevada Yellow-legged frogs that depend upon ... > full story -
Protea Plants Help Unlock Secrets Of Species 'Hotspots'
December 23, 2008 New species of flowering plants called proteas are exploding onto the scene three times faster in parts of Australia and South Africa than anywhere else in the world, creating exceptional 'hotspots' ... > full story
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