Articles for tag: Adirondacks, conservation biology, Invasive Species, rapid evolution, smallmouth bass

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Evolution Fights Back: Adirondack Smallmouth Bass Adapt to Evade Eradication

April Joy Jovita

In a vivid example of nature adapting to human pressure, invasive smallmouth bass in New York’s Adirondack Mountains have evolved traits that help them resist long-standing removal campaigns. According to a new study in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, these fish are now growing faster and reproducing earlier, an evolutionary shift that is ...

Japanese knotweed invasive species

The Hidden Impact of Invasive Species on North American Ecosystems

Annette Uy

In the heart of North America’s lush landscapes and diverse ecosystems lies a silent threat that often goes unnoticed: invasive species. These are organisms that, once introduced to a new environment, can cause harm to native species and disrupt the delicate balance of nature. Unlike a dramatic natural disaster, the damage caused by invasive species ...