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Gene-edited 'Peter Pan' cane toad that never grows up created to eat its siblings, control invasive species

By removing a gene to stunt cane toads at their tadpole stage, scientists hope they may have found a way to make the invader kill its own species.

Possible Spotted Lanternfly Egg Mass Look-alikes in Virginia

How big-headed (𝑃ℎ𝑒𝑖𝑑𝑜𝑙𝑒 𝑚𝑒𝑔𝑎𝑐𝑒𝑝ℎ𝑎𝑙𝑎) ant invasion influenced lion prey choice

Jacob R. Goheen Some ant species are among the worst invaders in the world, and an invasion can come with strong consequences for ecosystem functioning. One infamous invasive species is the big-headed ant (BHA) Pheidole megacephala.

Humans, rats and dogs pushed the takahē into Fiordland—new genetic research maps its dramatic journey

Takahē are a striking bird and a national treasure in Aotearoa New Zealand. But the history and origin story of this flightless swamp hen have become a point of scientific debate.

New organoids boost pest rabbit control

Australia has been locked in a battle to control rabbits since the 1950s. Rabbits cause huge damage to our environment. They compete with native species, overgraze native plants and cause erosion. High rabbit numbers can also help sustain large populations of other invasive species, notably feral cats and foxes.