#ecological-impact

#ecological-impact

The January fires devastated homes and ecosystems in the Santa Monica Mountains, displacing residents and severely impacting wildlife.

The ManhattAnt, an invasive ant species in NYC, has finally been identified as Lasius emarginatus after 13 years.

The species has expanded rapidly and poses ecological threats.

Invasive plants pose a significant threat to native ecosystems and must be managed carefully.

Kangaroo Island's innovative feral cat eradication program has significantly reduced the population from 1,600 to approximately 150.

Japanese knotweed is a highly invasive plant that can cause significant ecological and structural damage.

Arthur Schubarth was sentenced to prison for cloning and trafficking a rare sheep species, revealing significant legal and ecological concerns.

Wildlife trafficking trends are shifting towards less-known species, as seen in the recent ant smuggling case in Kenya.

Ghost forests are spreading rapidly in North Carolina, visible from space, due to rising sea levels and saltwater intrusion affecting coastal ecosystems.

Loggerhead sea turtles are migrating north much faster than expected, indicating rapid changes in ocean temperatures and ecosystems.