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🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

The Winter Cold Has Done Harm to the Killer Jellyfish

Cold winter temperatures have dramatically reduced the population of the invasive killer jellyfish in the Baltic Sea, according to new research from Denmark's Technical University.

Mar 22 • 06:42 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

A cockroach species previously not found in the Baltics has been discovered in Tartu

A previously undocumented cockroach species has been found in Tartu, Estonia, indicating its possible introduction through luggage from warmer climates.

Mar 21 • 16:42 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

A cockroach species previously not encountered in the Baltic states has been found in Tartu

A new species of cockroach, previously unknown in the Baltic states, was discovered in Tartu, Estonia, likely brought in from a warmer region.

Mar 21 • 16:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Residents face infestation of giant African snails in Suzano

Residents of a house in Suzano are dealing with a severe infestation of giant African snails, prompting calls for municipal intervention.

Mar 21 • 11:33 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

After an hour of 'battle', fishermen catch a pirarucu over two meters and nearly 100 kg in a river in the interior of SP

Fishermen in Cardoso, SP, successfully captured a giant pirarucu weighing nearly 100 kg after a prolonged struggle.

Mar 21 • 11:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Pirarucu: understand why the native fish of the Amazon has become an invader within its own river

The adult pirarucu fish has been classified as an invasive species in a section of the Madeira River in Brazil, allowing for unrestricted fishing.

Mar 20 • 23:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Ibama classifies pirarucu as an invasive species in a section of the Madeira River and allows unrestricted fishing in RO

Ibama has classified the pirarucu as an invasive species above the Santo Antônio dam in the Madeira River, permitting unlimited fishing and slaughter of the species in this area.

Mar 20 • 13:55 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

MPF requests the Justice to suspend the culling of invasive buffaloes in reserves in the Amazon

The Federal Public Ministry (MPF) has filed a request with the courts to halt the culling of invasive buffaloes in environmental reserves in Rondônia, Brazil.

Mar 19 • 23:20 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Study reveals that Susanita and two other ornamental plants are a threat to the forest ecosystems of Ecuador

A recent study indicates that several species of the ornamental plant genus Thunbergia are emerging threats to Ecuador's forest ecosystems, particularly in the Andean region.

Mar 19 • 21:24 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Deer, rabbits in the crosshairs as farmers and conservationists unite

Farmers and environmental groups in Australia have formed a new alliance to combat invasive species affecting biodiversity and agricultural productivity ahead of the Victorian election.

Mar 17 • 23:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Testing begins to cull 5,000 invasive buffaloes in a remote area of the Amazon; understand

A pilot project has commenced to cull approximately 10% of 5,000 invasive buffaloes in the state of Rondônia, Brazil, due to their detrimental impacts on local biodiversity.

Mar 17 • 21:42 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

'Brisbane is getting a taste of it': fire ants at New Farm shows invasive species is on the march – and an outbreak may follow

A women's football match in Brisbane was postponed due to the discovery of invasive fire ants in the area, highlighting concerns about the growing threat of this species.

Mar 17 • 14:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

A common tree could be silently changing the fate of the Atlantic forest: how the jackfruit alters forest soil, transforms leaf litter, and affects local species

A study has found that the invasive jackfruit tree is depleting soil and diminishing amphibian diversity in Brazil's Atlantic Forest.

Mar 16 • 17:03 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Destructive, invasive birds wreaking havoc in WA's largest regional city

Corellas are causing significant damage in Bunbury, prompting local authorities to urge residents to report sightings of these invasive birds.

Mar 16 • 00:58 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

'Crisis' on the land as tens of thousands of rabbits are culled

Farmers in Australia are facing significant challenges due to a growing rabbit population, leading to increased costs and lost production.

Mar 14 • 20:46 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Once Choked in Weeds, Locals Celebrate 'Mud Coming Back' to Wetland

Tasmanian locals celebrate the recovery of their wetlands as invasive rice grass is nearly eradicated, allowing native vegetation and fish species to thrive again.

Mar 13 • 21:15 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Fundraiser launched for tech to keep invasive mussels from entering B.C. waters

A fundraising campaign has been initiated to support technology aimed at preventing invasive mussels from entering British Columbia's waters.

Mar 13 • 01:56 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

The Great Black-Backed Gull - Noisy and Suffers from Our Increased Caution

The Great Black-Backed Gull population in Latvia has decreased significantly due to better waste management and the threat of invasive species.

Mar 11 • 11:14 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

How to act in the face of processionary caterpillars? Do not touch or disturb these stinging caterpillars

The article discusses the dangers posed by the processionary caterpillar, emphasizing that it is not an invasive species but a native part of Mediterranean pine forests.

Mar 11 • 04:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
World

Trump's Harsh Remark Toward Canada

Donald Trump referred to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney as Canada's future governor in a message on Truth Social, indicating a push against invasive species in the Great Lakes.

Mar 10 • 22:05 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Trump's harsh response to the Canadian Prime Minister

Donald Trump expressed irritation towards Canada and mentioned Prime Minister Mark Carney in a tweet regarding Great Lakes conservation efforts.

Mar 10 • 20:37 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Spanish slug included in Latvia's invasive species list

The Latvian government has classified the Spanish slug as an invasive alien species and is implementing measures to restrict its spread.

Mar 10 • 16:03 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Spain's naked snail included in the invasive species list

Latvia has officially recognized Spain's naked snail as an invasive species, requiring municipalities to implement control measures.

Mar 10 • 13:52 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

The Spanish slug officially becomes an invasive species in Latvia

Latvia has officially classified the Spanish slug as an invasive species, expanding its previous list that only included the giant hogweed since 2009.

Mar 10 • 13:52 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

The Bitter Side of the Jackfruit Tree: Invasive Tree Depletes Atlantic Forest Soil and Affects Frogs

In Brazil's Atlantic Forest, the invasive jackfruit tree threatens biodiversity by degrading soil quality and impacting the habitats of native frog species.

Mar 10 • 02:55 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

New Zealand planted pines thinking it was simply reforestation, but created an invasive species that reduces water in river basins: the country now spends millions to control wild conifers

New Zealand's efforts to plant pines for reforestation have inadvertently led to the emergence of invasive wild conifers, prompting the government to allocate millions in resources for their control.

Mar 10 • 00:33 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Life & Tech

Göran Greider defends invasive plant species against humans

The article discusses Göran Greider's book that explores invasive plant species and critiques human civilization's impact on biodiversity.

Mar 8 • 18:05 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Breeding and releasing cane toads a 'bit crazy' but for greater good

Scientists in Australia are implementing a program to breed juvenile cane toads with lower toxins to help native predatory species like goannas avoid fatal encounters with the invasive species.

Mar 8 • 01:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

An invasive oyster was destroying beaches and ecosystems in Buenos Aires: now CONICET is turning it into Argentina's first oyster sauce

Scientists in Argentina are exploring ways to turn an invasive oyster species into a valuable food product while addressing ecological concerns.

Mar 7 • 15:00 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Coral cay declared rat-free in win for seabirds and nesting turtles

North West Island in the Southern Great Barrier Reef is now declared rat-free after a successful eradication effort to protect local seabirds and turtles.

Mar 6 • 20:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Invasive piranha species found in RS and raises alert for ecological, economic risks and risk of attacks

Yellow piranhas were discovered in Pelotas, southern Rio Grande do Sul, raising alarms for ecological and economic threats due to their invasive nature.

Mar 6 • 13:24 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

The Hidden Side of the Jackfruit Tree: Invasive Tree Depletes the Soil of the Atlantic Forest and Affects Frogs

The presence of the jackfruit tree in Brazil's Atlantic Forest is adversely affecting soil quality and frog populations.

Mar 6 • 08:03 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

A Dangerous Species Circles Venice: Italians Seek Methods to Combat the Invasion of Ctenophores

The article discusses the invasive species of ctenophores threatening the Venetian Lagoon due to climate change and rising salinity, along with efforts to address the ecological impact.

Mar 5 • 04:00 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Life & Tech

Jenny Lindh: Here are the best audiobooks right now

DN's librarian Jenny Lindh recommends the best audiobooks of the moment, focusing on themes such as murder in the cultural sphere, invasive species in gardens, and a millennia-old listening tradition.

Mar 4 • 18:02 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Cold and snow do not stop nature's worst pests

Despite harsh winter conditions, invasive species like the Spanish slug, tick, and flatworm continue to thrive in Sweden.

Mar 1 • 10:18 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
World

The United States is using 2,000 rats administered paracetamol to reduce invasive snakes in forests and protect wildlife and the electrical grid

The U.S. is employing a controversial method on Guam utilizing 2,000 rats to control the invasive brown tree snake, which threatens local bird populations and infrastructure.

Mar 1 • 08:39 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
World

In Hawaii, thousands of rat hunters are being called after they devastated endemic bird populations and pushed the archipelago into an 'ecological free fall'

Hawaii is escalating its response to an ecological crisis caused by invasive rats threatening endemic bird populations and the overall health of its fragile ecosystems.

Mar 1 • 00:37 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Calls to avoid 'funding cliff' in the eradication of feral deer in Adelaide

South Australia's Feral Deer Eradication Program is seeking sustained funding to continue its successful efforts in managing the deer population in the region.

Feb 28 • 01:01 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The invasive species appearing in California's aqueducts: a reward offered for its elimination

A federal competition has been launched in California, offering a reward of up to $125,000 to develop solutions to control the spread of the invasive golden mussel, which threatens water and energy infrastructure.

Feb 27 • 20:06 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Historical Record in Neuquén: The Tender Animal That Grows Uncontrollably and Generates Concern

European rabbits in Neuquén, Argentina, are proliferating uncontrollably, raising alarms among producers and environmentalists.

Feb 26 • 17:22 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Even the frost was not a deterrent – these species are resistant to both heat and cold: specialists will return to work in the spring

Lithuanian forestry specialists emphasize the importance of winter logging, citing ecological considerations and the quality of timber harvested during this season.

Feb 25 • 08:53 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

The remembered phrase of Stephen Hawking: 'I am optimistic and believe we can create AI for the good of the world'

The article highlights Stephen Hawking's optimism about the potential of AI while also addressing a separate issue of exotic rabbits being abandoned in a Chilean commune.

Feb 25 • 00:03 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Farmers sound alarm over feral pig boom in WA's south-east

Farmers in Esperance, Western Australia, are alarmed by a significant increase in feral pig numbers, prompting legal measures to control the population.

Feb 24 • 23:29 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Two invasive species of praying mantis discovered to reproduce at an unprecedented speed

Research reveals two invasive species of praying mantis in Europe that reproduce rapidly and threaten biodiversity.

Feb 24 • 16:18 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Business could face $500k fine or jail time for spreading fire ant nests

A business may be fined up to $500,000 or face jail time for allegedly spreading invasive fire ants in central Queensland, as the National Fire Ant Eradication Program concludes its investigation.

Feb 24 • 05:34 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The archipelago where introduced rats attacked millions of seabirds

Rats introduced on Midway Atoll have attacked seabird chicks, leading to a crisis threatening millions of birds and prompting a total eradication operation.

Feb 24 • 00:31 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: Invasive Mesquite Plants Do More Than Deplete Water Reserves - New Research in South Africa Shows They Damage Soil Too

New research in South Africa reveals that invasive mesquite plants not only deplete water reserves but also cause significant damage to soil quality.

Feb 23 • 04:47 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Africa: Killer Beetles in the Baobabs - Researcher Warns of Risk to African Trees

Researchers have identified a deadly beetle infestation threatening baobab trees in Oman, raising concerns for their survival.

Feb 23 • 04:47 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Giant Caruru Worries Producers in Northwest SP

The discovery of the invasive plant Amaranthus palmeri, known as giant caruru, in São Paulo has raised alarms among agricultural authorities and farmers due to its potential to cause severe crop losses.

Feb 22 • 10:30 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
World

Urgently calling thousands of rat hunters for this place in Hawaii

Hawaii faces an urgent conservation crisis due to invasive rat populations that threaten native bird species.

Feb 21 • 17:30 UTC

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