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ecology1 year ago•3 min saved

"The Looming Ecological Threat of Invasive Plant Time Bombs"

A new study led by the University of California, Davis reveals that invasive plants can remain dormant for decades or even centuries before rapidly expanding and causing ecological damage. The research, published in Nature Ecology and Evolution, analyzed over 5,700 species of invasive plants in nine regions globally, finding that nearly one-third exhibited lag periods between introduction and rapid expansion, with the average time being 40 years. The study emphasizes the need to consider dormancy periods in managing pests and preventing widespread invasion and economic losses in the future.

via Phys.org|

#climate-adaptation #dormancy #ecological-threat

environment2 years ago•3 min saved

Invasive Wild Pig Population Threatens Northern US States from Western Canadian Prairie

An exploding population of "super pigs" in Canada, resulting from crossbreeding between wild Eurasian boar and domestic swine, is posing a threat to northern US states like Minnesota, North Dakota, and Montana. These feral swine, known as the most invasive animal on the planet, are highly adaptable, destructive, and reproduce rapidly. They cause significant damage to crops, wildlife, and can spread diseases to hog farms. Efforts to eradicate them have been challenging, with hunting making the problem worse. The US Department of Agriculture and various states are implementing measures such as surveillance, ground traps, and prevention programs to control the spread of wild pigs, but eradication remains a distant goal.

via WANE|

#canada #ecological-threat #environment