Earth is home to millions of discovered species of plants and animals, and there are many more we don’t yet know about. They all play a crucial role in each other, their ecosystems and the overall health of the planet, forming what is known as biological diversity. But what exactly is biodiversity? It is a … Read more
An unscientific bias against “wild” or “invasive” animals threatens to undermine one of the great stabilizing trends that are making ecosystems healthier, a new paper argues. Introduced species such as feral pigs, horses, donkeys and camels represent a powerful force of “rewilding” – the reintroduction of wild animals into ecosystems where humans had exterminated them … Read more
These foreign invasive species can damage crops and soil and threaten native plant and animal species.Monique van Someren/Getty Images; Photo by Tambako de Jaguar/Getty Images; Craig Cordier/Getty Images Invasive animals threaten native species, damage agricultural crops and pose health risks to humans. Some of the stranger invasive species include hammerhead worms and giant snails. Here … Read more