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10 Extremely Invasive Predatory Animals 10 Extremely Invasive Predatory Animals,
Sept. 02, 2013,
By Ann Webb,
Scribol Staff,
Twenty one photos of animals, with descriptions.
http://scribol.com/environment/10-incredible-invas...
Alaska Vulnerable to Invasive Species from Warmer WatersAlaska Vulnerable to Invasive Species from Warmer Waters,
Published by: John Barrat,
Sep 1, 2011,
The Ocean Portal Blog,
Smithsonian Institute,
Article with one photograph; click to view in pop
http://ocean.si.edu/blog/alaska-vulnerable-invasiv...
Alien Species Reconsidered: Finding a Value in Non-NativesAlien Species Reconsidered: Finding a Value in Non-Natives,
Feb. 24, 2011,
By Carl Zimmer, Yale Environment 360,
Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies,
All-text article.
http://e360.yale.edu/feature/alien_species_reconsi...
Could Eastern Europe's Killer Shrimp Invade America Next?Could Eastern Europe's Killer Shrimp Invade America Next?
Written by MikeDeHaan,
Scribol Staff,
"A tongue-in-cheek report of a true environmental problem: "Killer shrimp" have invaded England. Co
http://scribol.com/environment/animals-environment...
Ecologists: Screen Plant Imports to Foil InvasivesEcologists: Screen Plant Imports to Foil Invasives,
Released: 1/5/2012,
Source: University of Massachusetts Amherst,
Newswise.com,
All-text article.
http://www.newswise.com/articles/ecologists-screen...
EEK! Eurasian Water-milfoilEEK! Eurasian Water-milfoil,
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources,
Text and illustration for younger students.
http://dnr.wi.gov/org/caer/ce/eek/veg/plants/euras...
Food for thought for Antarctic scientistsFood for thought for Antarctic scientists,
October 17 2011,
By Sheree Bega,
IOL South African News,
Article with one photo.
http://www.iol.co.za/scitech/science/environment/f...
For predators, invasive species are like junk foods
For predators, invasive species are like junk foods,
October 14, 2015,
By Brooks Hays,
UPI.com,
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 14 (UPI) -- Invasive species are like junk foods -- only acceptable as an o
http://www.upi.com/Science_News/2015/10/14/For-pre...
How We Created a Monster In the American Southwest
How We Created a Monster In the American Southwest,
October 9, 2015,
By Candace Hughes,
smithsonian.com,
The salt cedar is often seen as an un-killable invader. But are humans the real reason
http://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/how-w...
Invaders: How Burmese Pythons Are Devouring the EvergladesInvaders: How Burmese Pythons Are Devouring the Everglades,
January 31, 2012,
By Bryan Walsh,
Time Magazine,
"Burmese pythons are eating machines. An adult snake can grow to nearly 20 ft., and i
http://science.time.com/2012/01/31/invaders-how-bu...
Invasion of the earthworms, mapped and analyzed
Invasion of the earthworms, mapped and analyzed,
April 22, 2015,
Ohio State University,
Science Daily,
The ongoing research project at The Ohio State University, the University of Alberta and
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/04/15042...
Invasive Fish SpeciesInvasive Fish Species,
AquaticCommunity.com,
All-text article.
http://www.aquaticcommunity.com/responsible/invasi...
Invasive SpeciesInvasive Species,
New Hampshire Public Television,
Image Credits: Clipart.com,
If you're not sure what they are, read about them here.
http://www.nhptv.org/natureworks/nwep15.htm
Invasive Species in the Great LakesInvasive Species in the Great Lakes,
Article by Terrie Schultz,
BrightHub.com,
All-text article.
http://www.brighthub.com/environment/science-envir...
Invasive Species Menace Florida EcosystemInvasive Species Menace Florida Ecosystem,
By Paul Darin,
The Epoch Times Staff,
Article with one photograph; click to view in pop-up window.
https://www.theepochtimes.com/invasive-species-men...
Invasive Species We Can Blame On ShakespeareThe Invasive Species We Can Blame On Shakespeare,
October 4, 2011,
Posted By: Sarah Zielinski,
Smithsonian Institute Surprising Science Blog,
Article with photograph; click for another view.
http://blogs.smithsonianmag.com/science/2011/10/th...
Kalamazoo River Declared Free of Asian CarpKalamazoo River Declared Free of Asian Carp,
August 23, 2013,
By Tamarra Kemsley,
Nature World News,
Article with one photo of the Asian carp.
http://www.natureworldnews.com/articles/3637/20130...
Meet the aliens in UK watersMeet the aliens in UK waters,
BBC News,
A slideshow (with audio) of non-native species that are invading UK waters.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/7630101....
Return of the SlimeReturn of the Slime,
Released: 3/1/2012,
Source: Michigan Technological University,
Newswise.com,
All-text article.
http://www.newswise.com/articles/return-of-the-sli...
Ship-Riding Invasive Species MappedShip-Riding Invasive Species Mapped,
MAY 8, 2013,
BY ALYSSA DANIGELIS,
Discovery News,
Brief article with photo.
https://www.seeker.com/ship-riding-invasive-specie...
Someone dumped a few pet goldfish into a Colorado lake, and now there are 4,000 ruining the ecosystem
Someone dumped a few pet goldfish into a Colorado lake, and now there are 4,000 ruining the ecosystem,
April 9, 2015,
By Amanda Macias,
Business Insider,
Combination of text and photographs.
Someone dumped a few pet goldfish into a Colorado lake, and now there are 4,000 ...
The Invaders - VideoThe Invaders,
Canada Nature Museum,
Video length: 3:01
http://www.youtube.com/watch...
Thousands of Dead Mice Parachuted Into GuamThousands of Dead Mice Parachuted Into Guam,
December 5, 2013,
Alyssa Danigelis, Discovery News,
Live Science,
See what the USDA has done trying to eradicate brown tree snakes.
http://www.livescience.com/41706-thousands-of-dead...
Windfall needed to wipe out invasive speciesWindfall needed to wipe out invasive species,
By Stephanie Tavares, Law Vegas Sun,
Thursday, March 11, 2010,
Article with one photograph; click to enlarge.
http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2010/mar/11/windfa...