Tag: Invasive species

Cockroaches, those pesky six-legged creatures that invade our homes and seem impossible to get rid of, have a fascinating history of global spread and evolution. A recent study has used genetics to trace the...

Dengue fever is a virus that is spreading in Europe due to an invasive mosquito species called tiger mosquitoes. These mosquitoes are known to transmit the dengue virus to individuals who have not been...

A large, brightly colored invasive species called the Joro spider is on the move in the United States. Populations have been growing in parts of the South and East Coast for years, and many...

The Joro spider, a brightly colored invasive species from East Asia, has been spreading in parts of the southern and eastern U.S. for years. While some researchers believe they may eventually expand to other...

As dengue fever continues to spread throughout Europe, experts are blaming an invasive mosquito species as the culprit. Known as "tiger mosquitoes," the insects — of the species name Aedes albopictus — have spread...

Title: Invasive "Furry"-Clawed Crabs Found in New York, Threatening Local EcosystemsRecently, the discovery of invasive Joro spiders in New York sent residents into a frenzy, and now another invasive species is causing concern -...

How Parakeets Became a Part of Britain's Wildlife LandscapeYet another opinion poll was published last week, focusing on British people’s attitudes towards new arrivals on our shores. They didn’t get here on small boats,...