Invasive Species

A misguided attempt to control mosquito populations has nearly driven this tiny fish to extinction.

The most remote inhabited island in French Polynesia is the habitat for several rare indigenous plants and animals, but it’s severely threatened by invasive introduced species.

Global shipping is moving invasive species around the world. Can world governments agree on necessary preventative measures?

On the Farallon Islands, invasive mice and hungry owls are a deadly combination that threatens the endangered ashy storm petrel.

The new infrastructure bill would fund new habitat for pollinators — and help people and wildlife in the process.

Invasive predators have cornered these endangered Patagonian frogs in the last remnant of their habitat.

Dozens of frogs, fish, orchids and other species — many unseen for decades — may no longer exist due to humanity’s destructive effects on the planet.

A growing body of research finds the dangers to pollinator populations are greater than ever. But studies also point to some potential solutions.

Endangered seabirds can recover, but only if we control feral cats and other non-native predators, new research finds.

Diseases can cause animal populations to decline or even go extinct. And they’re often worsened by environmental threats caused by people.