COGNICURRENT

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

The Brazilian government's CTNBio has banned transgenic cotton cultivation in 68 municipalities in Maranhão to protect native plant species.

The article discusses an efficient technique for propagating native plant species using cuttings, promoting local biodiversity without the need for costly purchases.

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

The University of Paraná is promoting the raising of native stingless bees as low-maintenance pets to help conserve endangered species.

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.

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

The endemic rodent population in the Galápagos Islands is critically endangered, with nine out of thirteen known species already extinct due to factors including the introduction of non-native species.

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.

Australia has handed down a record eight-year prison sentence to a reptile trafficker as part of its strong measures against wildlife trafficking.

A recent survey indicates that eastern quolls, once extinct on mainland Australia, have successfully been reintroduced and are breeding in Victoria.

The article discusses five native tree species suitable for narrow sidewalks in urban Argentina, emphasizing their ecological benefits and adaptability to compacted soils.

The article discusses a new initiative by Clarin and Fundación Vida Silvestre to educate children about endangered native animals in Argentina through collectible cards.

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

The U.S. is employing 2,000 rats as bait to control the brown tree snake in Guam, a controversial method to combat the invasive predator responsible for decimating native bird populations.

The Australian federal agency is proposing to suspend the use of the antibiotic florfenicol in Tasmanian salmon farming following its detection in native species nearby.

Antibiotics used in Tasmanian salmon farming have been found in local marine species, raising concerns about ecological impacts, although public health assessments deem the levels safe for human consumption.

The development of a new variety of native ginger named 'Jingang' has received its first variety protection application in South Korea.

The city of Piracicaba plans to replace 42 large trees that were downed during heavy rain, focusing on native species.

Research at Booderee National Park is using technology to track foxes in order to protect native species from this invasive predator.

The 'Vuelta al Monte' installation at Cosquín Rock 2026 blends art, architecture, and technology to promote awareness of native Córdoba species.

The vaquita marina, the world's smallest and most endangered porpoise, faces critical extinction as its population dwindles to fewer than ten due to human-induced pressures.

Researchers are concerned that dumped pet turtles found at Dumaresq Dam may threaten endangered native turtle species.

Florida wildlife officials have euthanized over 5,000 cold-stunned iguanas due to a recent cold snap, which caused the non-native reptiles to freeze and fall from trees.

The royal damsel fish, native to the Indo-Pacific, has recently been documented in Brazil, raising concerns about its impact as an invasive species in the South Atlantic.

The article discusses the annual event where citizens are urged to observe and report on local winter bird populations, raising concerns about the fate of common native species in Germany.