There are approximately 27 000 indigenous species in South Africa and 9 000 foreign plant species that have been introduced over the past few centuries. Of these 9 000 exotic or alien introductions, ...

Temperature plays the biggest role in where plants can grow. Warmer conditions allow more plants to survive in new places. Other factors like rainfall and soil also matter, but temperature has the ...

Discover why a striking alien plant often found next to roadsides and misty forest edges in Mpumalanga, wins hearts across ...

Many studies have indicated that wild animals can harbor dangerous zoonoses. In addition, European wild plants and many house and garden plants contain chemicals that can be toxic to animals. However, ...

Urgent action now is needed to tackle the major and growing global issue of invasive alien species, says a team of 88 experts from 47 countries. The paper follows the (IPBES) thematic assessment ...

“Invasive alien species are a major threat to biodiversity and can cause irreversible damage to nature, including local and global species extinctions, and also threaten human wellbeing,” said ...

Alien species are the main driver of recent extinctions in both animals and plants, according to a new study by UCL researchers. Alien species are the main driver of recent extinctions in both animals ...