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 ...

A million years ago, a species known as Homo erectus most likely survived in an arid desert with no trees. By Carl Zimmer Chimpanzees live only in African rainforests and woodlands. Orangutans ...

Australian scientists have discovered a new species of the deadly funnel-web spider that is bigger and more venomous than its relatives, nicknaming it "Big Boy." In research released Monday ...

Jordan Park will lead the research looking into the effects of microplastics on lobster larvae and zooplankton. Park wants to know if any trace of plastics ends up in lobster found in Nova Scotia ...

The lobster-like crustacean is a burrowing freshwater ... Specimens have large eyes and claws, as well as smooth bodies. The species comes in two color forms: Blue form crayfish are a dark hue ...

A NEW species of foot-long giant sea bug has been ... The giant isopod's meat is said to be even more delicious than lobster, and commercial fisherman are now hauling it from the sea to meet ...

A larger and more venomous species of one of the world's deadliest spiders has been confirmed by Australian scientists. Nicknamed 'big boy', it can grow up to 9cm (3.54 inches) compared with 5cm ...

SYDNEY, Jan 14 (Reuters) - Australian scientists have discovered a bigger, more venomous species of the Sydney funnel-web spider, one of the world's deadliest. The new funnel-web species has ...

Alaska legislative leaders have convened a task force to chart a path to recovery within the state's fishing industry ... She resides on one of the islands off the coast of Maine while also supporting ...

Freshwater ecosystems cover less than 1% of Earth’s surface, but are vital for life on this planet. New research reveals that damage to these environments is pushing freshwater animals to the edge of ...

Freshwater ecosystems, though they occupy less than 1% of Earth’s surface, are incredibly rich in biodiversity. They provide habitats for more than 10% of all known species, making them critical to ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. A lobster rears its claws after being caught off Spruce Head, Maine, Aug. 31, 2021. (AP Photo/Robert F ...