Invasive species don't stop evolving themselves. Consider the infamous brown rats of New York City, which have evolved longer noses and shorter upper molar t ...

You’re outside when suddenly you hear an unfamiliar chirp. Looking around, you wonder, “Is it a squirrel?” “Is it a bat?” And ...

Starlings. Image via Unsplash. Introduced in the late 1800s by Shakespeare enthusiasts wanting to bring every bird mentioned by the Bard to America, European starlings have spread across the continent ...

Some invasive species are safe to remove on your own, but others require professional assistance. Make sure not to carry firewood over state lines and to check for ticks after hikes.

Some invasive species are safe to remove on your own, but others require professional assistance. Make sure not to carry firewood over state lines and to check for ticks after hikes.

MADISON, Wis. -- The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is urging the public to avoid spreading invasive species this month, as part of Invasive Species Action Month.

One fact is true of all invasive species: Few generalizations can be made about what will determine their success or failure. In addition to American alligators, North America has a native ...

Green crabs make a versatile and flavorful soup base. Periwinkles, a European delicacy with a mild shellfish flavor, are abundant along the shore.

Help prevent the spread of invasive species in Wisconsin by participating in an Invasive Species Awareness Day event, such as a 5K run/walk. By PRESS RELEASE Published : Jun. 17, 2025 at 9:43 AM CDT ...

Last weekend, watercraft inspectors found golden mussels, a highly invasive aquatic species, on a 45-foot boat that was headed to Lake Tahoe. Experts say golden mussels pose an extreme threat to ...