They eat practically anything. Officials take bold action as wild animals wreak havoc: 'They spread and become a greater threat' first appeared on The Cool Down.

In 2015, Maryland trapped its last nutria, the Wall Street Journal said. Multiple states still dealing with 20-pound, ...

Invasive species cost the North American economy $26 billion a year. By outcompeting local plants or animals, invaders reduce biodiversity and can make entire regions less resilient in the face of ...

Argentine ants compete with bumble bees for prized nectar sources. But the bees are fighting back. Find out how.

In Louisiana, there are numerous invasive species, including both plants and animals, that can cause significant problems. Invasive species in Louisiana often pose threats to agriculture, human health ...

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service wants you to control the invasive species in your area. What is a good hunt without eating the prize? The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is promoting these five ...

Missouri’s native ecosystems offer a breathtaking display of biodiversity — but some of the state’s natural habitats are under attack. The damage caused by a handful of invasive species can be ...

There are just some things that insert themselves where they are unwanted, and when plants and animals insert themselves into areas they aren't supposed to be in it can damage an ecosystem. Tennessee ...

LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — Louisiana has among the most biodiverse ecosystems in the United States. From vast wetlands, swamps to coastal habitats, our ecosystems truly make Louisiana beautiful. One big ...

Scientists are unsure how a Chinese mitten crab made its way to one of Oregon's largest rivers, but population control is ...