May 9, 2017
Grey Squirrels in Canada – Invasive Species or Scapegoat?
Sara Dubois, Chief Scientific Officer for British Columbia SPCA, explains how Grey Squirrels, introduced to Western Canada in the 1900’s,…
May 8, 2017
Job Opportunity: Invasive Species Program Assistance Consultant
Job opportunity available as an Invasive Species Assistance Consultant with the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP). Looking…
May 4, 2017
How Invasive Feral Pigs Impact the Hawaiian Islands
Invasive feral pigs present a problem for the Hawaiian Islands and their native ecosystems. Feral pigs are one of the…
May 4, 2017
When Not to Build a Bridge: Saving the St. Lucia Island Sanctuary
Plans to construct a land bridge from the main island of St. Lucia to the Maria Islands Nature Preserve raises…
May 4, 2017
The Final Sting of Yellow Crazy Ants
New Zealand works to protect native species on Pacific Island from the invasive Yellow Crazy Ants–the true challenge lies in removing…
May 4, 2017
South Island Kōkako: Wanted Alive
New Zealand offers $10,000 prize for photographic evidence of the Possibly Extinct South Island Kōkako, also known as the “Grey…
May 4, 2017
Why I Became a Wildlife Veterinarian
Paula Castaño, an Island Restoration Specialist for Island Conservation and a trained wildlife veterinarian, shares with National Geographic how she…
May 3, 2017
Drones Contribute to Climate Change Science
Drones enlisted to monitor global climate change and support conservation efforts. As global temperatures continue to rise, the consequences of…
May 2, 2017
Virtual Barrier Protects Bottle Rock Peninsula, NZ
A “virtual barrier” at Bottle Rock Peninsula, New Zealand could prevent the introduction of invasive predators. Technology is an asset…