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Discovery Of Juvenile Silver Carp: Young fish found near Lake Michigan; researchers widen search

Hundreds of young invasive silver carp were found in the Illinois River. This discovery suggests reproduction occurred farther upstream than previously documented. Scientists are now working to determine the origin and extent of these young fish. Efforts to prevent their spread to Lake Michigan are increasing in urgency. Construction on…

The Times of India · Sep 9

Buffel Grass Fuels Intense Fires: historic plantings reshape deserts; authorities race to contain spread

Buffel grass, an invasive species brought to Australia over a hundred years ago, significantly heightens the risk of devastating wildfires in its arid landscapes. In Tjoritja/West MacDonnell National Park, a massive fire in 2023 scorched more than 100,000 hectares, fueled by dense buffel grass, which exacerbated the intensity of the…

The Times of India · Sep 9

Plantations Cut Streamflow: South Africa’s exotic trees slashed water; controls followed in key catchments

South Africa's commercial tree plantation efforts began in the 1930s to achieve timber self-sufficiency, but they inadvertently caused significant declines in water flow within mountain catchments. Studies revealed alarming drops in streamflow, ranging from 55% to 82% in various locales. The introduction of fast-growing exotic trees exacerbated water usage compared…

The Times of India · Sep 9

Florida Lemurs Aid Rainforest: Visitor encounters fund tree planting; link supports Madagascar

In North Florida, a wildlife center is now home to four red-ruffed lemurs, whose presence aids in funding crucial rainforest restoration projects in Madagascar. Visitor interactions facilitate the planting of thousands of trees each year. These critically endangered lemurs act as ambassadors for conservation, offering Florida visitors a unique opportunity…

The Times of India · Sep 9

Shock moment 'yellow fever' mosquitoes which can carry killer viruses found in London gardens

‘It was quite clear that it was an invasive mosquito,’ leading UKHSA scientist Dr Jolyon Medlock told The Standard

Evening Standard · Sep 9

Endangered Sawfish-Turtle Photo Wins Australia’s Top Nature Prize

In the sunlit shallows off northern Australia, a rare and ancient creature glided through the water, its long, toothed snout cutting a gentle path beside a pair of sea turtles. The moment lasted only seconds, but it was enough for a drone hovering above to capture an image that would…

The Times of India · Sep 8

In 1973, Montana released a gall fly to control spotted knapweed; decades later...

Controlling invasive spotted knapweed biologically has initiated an unexpected ecological chain reaction. Gall flies, introduced as a control measure, have turned into a vital winter food source for deer mice, causing a surge in their populations and an uptick in hantavirus spread. Areas dense with knapweed report more infected mice…

The Times of India · Sep 8

Glowworms return to Yorkshire after 100 years, with first glowing females bred in a Bristol shed

Glowworms have reappeared at Nosterfield nature reserve after a century-long absence. Conservation efforts, which began with larvae raised in a garden shed, show early success. Volunteers observed up to twelve glowing females this summer, indicating survival and development. Historical records confirm glowworms were once abundant in the area before their…

The Times of India · Sep 8

This Man Created A Little “Bird Canteen” By His Window, And 21 Photos Show Who Stopped By

Sometimes, the most unexpected connections with nature can happen right outside our windows. For Joélcio Oliveira, it all started with a simple idea – a longtime admirer of hummingbirds began leaving water for them outside the window of his apartment in Canoas, Brazil. Before long, however, he noticed that the…

Bored Panda · Sep 8

Crocodile head found in luggage at Italian airport

Man, who had arrived in Turin from Miami via Istanbul, under investigation for smuggling and faces fine or prison

The Guardian - UK · Sep 8