Alarming footage from the necropsy of a gigantic Burmese python in Florida resurfaced on Reddit, drawing awareness to the state’s massive invasive species problem. What’s happening? “Florida is the Australia of the United States” is a loose internet proverb, one that alludes to their shared propensity for putting the “wild” in “wildlife.” On the r/InterestingAsF***…
A new TV show is shining a light on just how much damage an invasive snake is doing to Floridian ecosystems. What’s happening? ABC’s “Wildlife Nation: Expedition Florida” examined Burmese pythons in a recent episode. Researchers were able to find an old nest of eggs, where they were able to describe the scene. “First of…
Reported sightings of a creepy and toxic invasive species in North Texas have officials on high alert. What’s happening? KXAS reported that after heavy rainfall, residents have noticed an increasing number of hammerhead worms in the area. The name is self-explanatory, and there’s no mistaking them for anything else. At 12-15 inches in length, they…
To combat an aggressive marine intruder, Louisiana is turning to a blend of cutting-edge technology and French culinary skill. The Advocate reported that the invasive black carp is wreaking havoc on the waterways of Louisiana and neighboring states. According to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the black carp is a benthic fish, meaning it…
An invasive marine species has made its way to a small lake in Oklahoma. Though its impact on the ecosystem remains unknown, its presence has locals scratching their heads. What’s happening? As The Oklahoman reported, two people headed to a small lake just outside Sulphur to fish. While there, they spotted a peach blossom jellyfish….
Invasive Burmese pythons are spreading throughout South Florida and putting people and pets at risk. This snake species is not native to the region but is becoming increasingly common due to human activities, including the illegal pet trade and changing climate conditions. What’s happening? Multiple homeowners have recently called for help after discovering Burmese pythons…
North Carolina TikToker Kalif (@kalifcarter) provided humorous video commentary as he and his brother dealt with a backyard invader. They had to cut down a tree that the state declared invasive. The clip of his lush green yard focuses on a tall Bradford pear tree set for removal. “The state of North Carolina told us…
Montana’s Rocky Mountain Front is home to some of the oldest trees in North America, but new research shows these ancient trees are now facing their greatest challenge yet. What’s happening? An invasive fungus called white pine blister rust is spreading rapidly through Montana’s limber pine forests. Brought to North America in the 1930s, the…
For the first time in centuries — and arguably millennia — it’s a good time to be the leaf-toed gecko in the Galápagos. Prior to 2019, the minuscule, centimeters-long species had only been found on the islands in their 5,000-year-old fossil records. But after conservation efforts successfully eradicated invasive, predatory rats, live specimens were found…
Oklahoma will now pay $100 to anyone who catches a certain invasive fish within the state. The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation announced the bounty for anyone who catches and reports a black carp, Fox 23 News reported. Anglers can claim the reward up to 10 times per month, but each catch will need to…