After studying the samples, Dr. Evans determined that the cave spiders had been hijacked by a fungus he dubbed Gibellula ...

The Marine Invasions Research Lab, based at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) is the nation’s largest program dedicated to monitoring the ocean and coastal regions for invasions by ...

This state sees more brown recluse infestations than any other, and is no stranger to large brown recluse exterminations.

Native plants are already adapted to the local environment and thrive with little irrigation, fewer harmful chemicals, and ...

Invasive species are non-native species that have been introduced to an ecosystem and have established there causing ecological damage. The study of invasive species involves questions about the ...

An expert entomologist warns homeowners against four invasive bug species that are on the rise for summer 2025. Plus, we tell ...

Named for David Attenborough, this fungus forces spiders away from their webs before sprouting from their bodies.

Citizen science project in PVAC bioregion aims to document rich biodiversity through photo uploads on inaturalist app.

A giant spider is making a surprising comeback in Europe, after years of near extinction. Once thought to be disappearing, ...

Atascadero’s Charles Paddock Zoo has welcomed three cute new residents — a trio of young Mexican spider monkeys who have ...

In addition to identifying python hot spots, researchers found the optimal time of day and the best time of year for hunting the invasive snake.