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Researchers have discovered over 300 ways to use roadkill for scientific breakthroughs, from tracking invasive species to discovering new animals. This ethical approach transforms tragedy into progress while highlighting the need to protect wildlife.
A destructive invasive tree choking South Africa's farmland is being transformed into livestock feed, building materials, and income for struggling rural communities. Researchers are showing how environmental problems can become surprising solutions.
Amateur photographers hoping to catch a rare duck on camera accidentally captured proof of an important scientific discovery about the Chicago River's ecosystem. Their viral photos showed a white-winged scoter eating an invasive crayfish, confirming what researchers had only theorized.
Australian researchers have achieved a genetic breakthrough that could save endangered quolls from extinction by making them resistant to deadly cane toads. The innovation offers new hope for native wildlife facing an unstoppable invasive species. ---
Volunteers are getting hands-on experience saving a treasured Michigan ecosystem this winter. The free event teaches anyone how to protect native dunes and prairies from invasive plants.
When record cold temperatures paralyzed thousands of invasive iguanas across South Florida, residents and officials teamed up to tackle an environmental problem in the most unexpected way. In just two days, a coordinated effort removed over 5,000 of the destructive reptiles that have plagued the state for decades.
Scientists eliminated invasive goats from the Galápagos Islands using helicopters and GPS-collared "Judas goats," saving the iconic giant tortoises from extinction. The radical 9-year project restored entire ecosystems and gave 15,000 tortoises a second chance at survival.
California's Catalina Island is bringing back North America's rarest tree and healing a unique ecosystem by carefully removing invasive deer introduced nearly a century ago. The five-year restoration will help endangered condors, bald eagles, and plants found nowhere else on Earth.
A New Haven chef is protecting ecosystems by serving invasive species like lionfish and shore crabs at his sustainable sushi restaurant. His creative solution transforms ecological threats into delicious dishes that help native wildlife thrive.
A rare Florida freeze is creating an unexpected win for wildlife protection. The state is inviting residents to help remove invasive iguanas that have been temporarily stunned by the cold.
A new affordable robot named FIDO can detect harmful organisms in freshwater by analyzing environmental DNA, giving communities an early warning system to protect their waterways. The innovation makes cutting-edge ocean monitoring technology accessible for rivers, lakes, and streams across the country.
An invasive species threatening Mediterranean fish populations is becoming the newest item on Greek menus. Chefs and environmental groups are teaming up to solve an ecological crisis one delicious bite at a time.
More than 90 volunteers braved pouring rain to capture over 1,000 invasive cane toads at Darwin's botanic gardens, protecting local wildlife and family pets. It was the first community toad bust at the popular gardens in more than a decade.
Australian researchers are using satellite imagery and AI to spot destructive invasive weeds with nearly 90% accuracy, offering a game-changing tool to protect farms and native ecosystems. The breakthrough could slash the massive costs of fighting plants that drain $4 billion annually from Australia's economy.
New Zealand has destroyed 43 invasive yellow-legged hornet nests in just three months, with nearly half discovered thanks to alert citizens. The country now has a genuine shot at stopping one of the world's most damaging invasive insects before it becomes established.
A simple fence on an Australian island devastated by wildfires has doubled populations of endangered animals by keeping out feral cats. The success is now inspiring similar conservation projects worldwide.