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INVASIVE FISH IN AMERICA
In 2002, a Maryland angler caught a fish unlike anything he had seen before. The discovery sparked panic, inspired horror movies and the snakehead species became one of America's most notorious invasive fishA strange fish caught in a Maryland pond in 2002 soon became the center of a nationwide invasive species scare. The discovery of the northe...- The hidden owl war: An invasive owl is conquering ancient forests, putting the threatened northern spotted owl at even greater riskInvasive barred owls are occupying ancient forests vital for northern spotted owls. These aggressive competitors concentrate in the exact h...
- In 1962, a conservationist moved to a near-barren Bermuda island without electricity or a phone; 47 years later, its first cahow chick in 300 years fledgedA young conservationist moved to Nonsuch Island in 1962 to restore its lost forest. David Wingate planted over 10,000 native seedlings to r...
- In 2001, a USDA scientist released beetles to destroy an invasive tree, but they eliminated 94% of an endangered bird's habitat along one riverAn invasive beetle introduced to control tamarisk trees has devastated flycatcher nesting grounds. This beetle, released by the USDA, succe...
- In 1935, an Australian entomologist shipped 102 cane toads from Hawaii to fight crop beetles; 2,400 were released before anyone tested the planAustralian scientists introduced toxic cane toads to control sugar cane pests in 1935. These toads failed to eat the target beetles and spr...
- In 1900, Chicago made its river flow backward to keep sewage out of Lake Michigan, redirecting the water toward the Mississippi Basin insteadChicago reversed its river flow in the late 1800s to protect its drinking water. This engineering feat sent waste away from Lake Michigan a...
- What does 'Las Malvinas Son Argentinas' mean? All about the Falkland row that followed Messi's Argentina into the World Cup finalLas Malvinas Argentina Meaning: Argentina's football players displayed a banner referencing the Falkland Islands after their World Cup win....
- How to Tell If It’s a Worm or a SnakeMany mistake earthworm blind snakes for actual worms due to their size and underground lifestyle. While some invasive worms mimic snake mov...
- America is depleting a more powerful weapon than its missilesAmerica's standing has fallen due to a loss of trust. President Trump's administration is eroding credibility by spreading falsehoods. This...
- What are iguanas, and why are thousands of them falling from trees in 'freezing' Florida? Video goes viralA rare cold snap in Florida has caused green iguanas to become cold-stunned and fall from trees. This unusual event presents a unique oppor...
- US, Russia mull cooperation on Arctic trade routes, explorationUS and Russia are exploring economic cooperation in the Arctic. Discussions include natural resources, energy exploration, and trade routes...
- When a desi gets lost in McBritain'sIn the 15th century, Christopher Columbus landed in what he thought was India, but it was America. This case of mistaken identity caused th...
- SEC collects Wall Street's private messages as WhatsApp probe escalatesThe US securities regulator has collected thousands of staff messages from more than a dozen major investment companies, escalating its pro...
- World losing high-stakes fight against alien speciesInvasive species that wreck crops, ravage forests, spread disease, and upend ecosystems are spreading ever faster across the globe, and hum...
- Devil fish, capable of walking on land, is now spread to 65% water bodies in Telangana, AndhraThe armoured sailfin catfish, known as the Rakashi or devil fish, has been found in 65% of water bodies in the Eastern Ghats region of Indi...
- Worries over racism, waterways inspire push to rename fish
- Analysis: China's rise takes the world into uncharted watersAs Japan did, China is butting heads with the established Western powers, which increasingly see its growing economic and military prowess ...
- Mysterious snakehead fish from Kerala found
- What caused first mass extinction of life on Earth?New York, May 18 (IANS) A large volcanic eruption may have triggered the first mass extinction of life, in which nearly 80 per cent of the ...
- October itinerary: A lesson in history at Bruges or biking in Florida?Whether you are a history lover or the lively soul to drench in some sun and dirt; this October you have options galore from Belgium to the...
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