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April 18, 2023

The Smelly Invasion: How Globe Chamomile ‘Stinknet’ is Taking Over Arizona

An invasive plant, Globe Chamomile, or ‘stinknet’ is becoming more & more prevalent in Arizona. Often mistaken for a flower, stinknet is not native to Arizona; it comes from South Africa. Many

Nature·News·USA·Wildlife

Ecosystem in Peril: Burmese Pythons Decimate Native Wildlife, Fuel Rat Invasion

The existence of the Burmese Python in the Everglades has a significant ecological effect, especially on rat populations. Burmese pythons have gradually eliminated native mammals like bobcats and foxes, while smaller mammals such as cotton rats have been left barely

June 17, 2023

Invasion of the Cannibal Crickets: Nevada Residents Trapped in Homes

Nature·News·USA

Nevada has experienced a significant infestation of Mormon crickets, leading to residents being confined to their homes due to the overwhelming presence of these

From Pest to Feast: Utah’s Unconventional Solution to Invasive Bullfrogs

Nature·News·Wildlife

The Utah Department of Natural Resources has come up with an innovative strategy for reducing the population of invasive bullfrogs: encouraging locals to catch

Nature·Science·USA

Scientists Uncover the Rapid Spread of the ‘Death Cap’ Mushroom Across North America

A new study by scientists from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, published in the bioRxiv journal, has uncovered the reason behind the rapid spread of the deadly ‘death cap’ mushroom (Amanita phalloides) in

Rahul Somvanshi

February 9, 2023

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