Across the United States, a quiet biological invasion is reshaping ecosystems, straining farms and fisheries, and forcing officials into a costly game of catch-up. Scientists now warn that a growing ...

Joro spiders have been spotted in areas across the county, but what are these invasive creatures? When will they be returning? Will they be expanding? While the Joro spider season, which spans from ...

Michigan is facing environmental destruction by invasive species. The state legislature cut funding for the program that ...

Wild boar, sus scrofa, digging on a meadow throwing mud around with its nose. Dynamic wildlife image of hog damaging ground while looking for a food.© WildMedia/Shutterstock.com What makes an animal ...

The Asian needle ant is found in at least 20 states ...

Head under the waves of the Atlantic Ocean, and you will find one of the most beautiful killers in the sea. Meet the lionfish, an extravagant-looking fish featuring flowing spines and vivid zebra ...

Genetic testing revealed that nutria living in California since 2017 are most closely related to a population in central Oregon—too far for the creatures to have traveled on their own ...

Virginia officials track dozens of invasive species harming ecosystems and agriculture. Here are some of the biggest concerns heading into 2026.