Native vs Non-Native vs Invasive Species: What’s the Difference?

You’ve probably seen a headline or two about an invasive species taking over. Perhaps you’ve seen a sign warning of ...

Ecological Invaders: How Non-Native Animals are Reshaping Earth’s Ecosystems

National Invasive Species Awareness Week 2026 occurs between February 23 and February 27, 2026. Invasive species are ...
NPR

Here's what's missing from the invasive species narrative

At first glance, the whole narrative of aquatic invasive species may seem straightforward. A non-native, invasive species comes in and dukes it out against native species to become the top dog. The ...
The Journal

National Invasive Species Awareness Week: What’s bugging Cortez and the Southwest

As National Invasive Species Awareness Week winds down, wildlife and plant experts from the southwestern U.S. are ...
Science Daily

Conservation paradox: Invasive species are often threatened in their native range

Non-native species introduced by humans are among the main causes of global species decline -- they were partly responsible for 60 percent of the species that have become extinct worldwide in recent ...
WTEN

What are the invasive species threatening NY ecosystems?

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — New York is no stranger to the variety of wildlife that roams its forests, waters and beyond. But while many species are crucial in maintaining the health and beauty of the ...

Intensive grazing and soil fertility favor the growth of non-native plants, drylands study finds

A global study has revealed the conditions under which non-native plants thrive in the world's many dryland regions and the ...