AI-powered dog robot sniffs out invasive fire ants
Imagine walking through a park on a sunny day when you feel the sharp sting of a fire ant on your ankle. These little intruders are more than just a nuisance. They pose a serious threat to our ecosystems and economies. Fortunately, scientists have developed an innovative solution to combat these pests: robot dogs. These […]
Florida annual python challenge removes nearly 200 invasive snakes from state
About 200 Burmese pythons were removed from the South Florida Everglades in August as part of an annual contest to eradicate invasive species from the ecosystem. This year's Florida Python Challenge attracted 857 participants from 33 states and Canada, who caught a total of 195 Burmese pythons. The $10,000 prize went to Ronald Kiger, who […]
Invasive piranha relative with ‘human teeth’ surfaces in Texas
a-Park-Lypse is approaching. While U.S. waterways have been overrun with invasive fish lately, a Texas angler caught a South American relative of the piranha with “human teeth” in a local lake on Sunday. The fish, called a pacu, was caught in Lake Meredith in Sanford and is currently at the Lake Meredith Aquatic Wildlife Museum, […]