Invasive species
Everything filed under pressures in our environment coverage, the 16 reports filed on it so far.
AI tree species mapping boosts urban climate
Researchers have used AI to identify urban tree species from satellite and aerial imagery, enabling cities to make reforestation choices that improve
Eurasian and Iberian Lynx Populations Recover Across Europe
Europe's two lynx species are rebounding through rewilding efforts, with the Iberian lynx population now over 2,600 and the Eurasian lynx estimated at
Documentary explores deep-sea life ahead of mining threat
A new film follows scientists racing to document species in the Pacific's Clarion Clipperton Zone, a region targeted for deep-sea mining.
Migratory Bird Declines Signal Global Ecosystem Crisis
A BirdLife International report reveals 45% of migratory bird species are in decline, with 54% of shorebirds in steepest drop.
Jocotoco Antpitta Discovery Sparks Ecuador Conservation
The 1997 discovery of a new bird species, the jocotoco antpitta, led to the creation of the Jocotoco Foundation.
Arctic Ecosystem Adaptation Study Launches with $15m Grant
A six-year, $15 million US National Science Foundation project is investigating whether five interconnected Arctic species can evolve together to...
Amazon Freshwater Fish Diversity Critical to People
A new report reveals over 2,700 freshwater fish species in the Amazon Basin, many endemic, are vital for ecosystems and human communities but face...
Beekeepers urge UK campaign against Asian
British beekeepers warn the invasive Asian hornet is creating 'pollinator deserts' and threatening food security, calling for a national awareness
Invasive Aedes aegypti mosquito breeds in London homes
The tropical mosquito Aedes aegypti, a potential carrier of dengue and Zika viruses, has been found breeding in east London for the first time.
Sea sponge survives polluted port, hints at cleanup role
A 'chicken liver' sponge species thrived in a polluted Spanish harbour while others died, suggesting sponges could be used as a natural tool to clean...
England's trees threatened by El Niño winds
Experts warn high winds from a strong El Niño could cause widespread tree mortality in England, as species are already weakened by record heat and...
Cinereous vulture comeback continues as first chicks hatch in Iberian Highlands
The first chicks of the cinereous vulture have hatched in the Iberian Highlands, marking a significant milestone in the species' recovery across...
Caspian Tiger Returns to Kazakhstan After Decades of Extinction
A female caspian tiger has been released into a nature reserve in Kazakhstan, marking the first time the species has been reintroduced to the region...
Invasive Axis Deer in Hawaii Being Harvested for Food
Axis deer, an invasive species in Hawaii, are being culled and turned into food to help mitigate their destructive impact on the environment
Marine Heatwaves Affect Life in British Seas
A surge in marine heatwaves is causing shifts in marine life, with some species moving away from warmer waters, while others are appearing for the...
The Overlooked Pollinators: The Ecological Importance of Flies
Flies, often misunderstood and maligned, play crucial roles in ecosystems as pollinators, predators, and recyclers. From bee-mimicking hoverflies to...