Science & Environment
The invasive wasp that decapitates flies and bullies dingoes
You’ve heard about the murder hornets in the USA but what about Australia’s own aggressive wasp?
Tag: invasive species
News
Rabbits top list of Australia’s 10 worst invasive species
Surprised? Rabbits have come in at number one according to a new report on the worst invasive species.
News
Invasive species of ant eradicated from Lord Howe Island
A six year project to rid the Island of African big-headed ants has been successful.
Wildlife
See the moment our clever crows make a meal of a cane toad
Earlier this year, photographer Steve Wilson captured the moment a pair of crows made a meal of a cane toad. As this highly poisonous amphibian disperses across northern Australia, the numbers of predators attempting to eat them are crashing. The most notable victims are quolls, goannas and certain snakes, which have been all but wiped out in some regions. Crows, however, have learnt how to eat toads by avoiding the most toxic parts.
News
Sugar gliders an invasive species in Tasmania, scientists find
Sugar gliders are the main predator of some of Tasmania’s most endangered birds, including the imperilled swift parrot.
Science & Environment
Aussie invasion: 21 native species considered pests overseas
Cane toads, rabbits, lantana…the destruction caused by introduced species to Australian shores is well known. But what about the impact of our natives overseas? Biologist Tim Low journeyed around the world to see just how damaging our flora and fauna have been to other ecosystems.
Wildlife
‘Gene drives’ could be the answer to Australia’s pest problem
Gene drives aim to deliberately spread bad genes when invasive species such as mice reproduce.
News
Cane toads have adapted to our climate
Scientists say in the future cane toads will be relatively common and widespread.
Wildlife
It’s time to stop promoting coconut palms as symbols of tropical Queensland
They may look romantic, but coconut palms are an invasive weed that needs to be kept in check.