A California couple helps veterans with PTSD and rescued wolves and wolfdogs forge lasting bonds that change lives.

From explaining the mysteries of nature to proving the power of daydreams, Albert Einstein gave the world a lot to be grateful for.

The creator of Tabasco sauce is often credited with a proliferation of large rodents called nutria in the swamps of Louisiana.

Lush, lovely and totally invasive, running bamboo has been branded as public enemy number one in several towns in the Northeast.

The emerald ash borer, it turns out, is good eating, particularly among woodpeckers.

Brown marmorated stink bugs are wreaking havoc — and just reeking — as they spread throughout the country.

Forget the meek; the jellyfish might just inherent the Earth.

Nothing says "I'm single and ready to mingle" like a dose of salty digestive fluid. For sea lampreys, anyway.

Google's online street views could help scientists track and fight invasive species over the Internet.

The fungus behind white-nose syndrome has few weaknesses to exploit, a new study suggests.

The botanical monster-makers behind a new Kickstarter campaign aim to erect a towering hell-beast made from North America's most notorious invasive plant.

Officials in Australia quarantine imported versions of the pop singer Katy Perry's latest album due to its seed-paper packaging.

The world's oceans are hurting, and we're the only ones who can do anything about it — so read up.

Unlike other roaches, this Asian cockroach — which has never been seen in the U.S. — can survive the cold and snow.

Florida officials say they've bagged one of the biggest Burmese pythons ever found in the state: an 18.2-foot-long female weighing some 150 pounds.

Invasive "crazy ants" have been displacing fire ants, and a curious defensive strategy may be behind the crazy ants' bold takeover.

The beetle has already wreaked havoc around the Pacific, and recent sightings in Hawaii could spell trouble for its iconic palm trees.

The invasive species has already wreaked havoc in the Great Lakes and other regions.

No more escargot? An invasive worm known to have an insatiable appetite for snails is invading Europe.

The bat-killing fungal infection known as white-nose syndrome has been found in two new U.S. states.

New research could stop the spread of citrus greening, a disease that is killing Florida's oranges.

Cane toads have been introduced to many parts of the world with the intention of using them as natural pest control.

White-nose syndrome is still spreading wildly, but a few bat colonies may be showing signs of resistance.

A study found that an invasive species of camel cricket from Asia is now far more common in American basements than the native variety.

Killer shrimp, creatures that indiscriminately slay other animals without eating them, may soon join the list of invasive species living in the Great Lakes

The 3,000 to 4,000 fish that now run amok in Colorado's Teller Lake #5 likely spawned from 4 or 5 dumped pet goldfish.

Giant African snails have invaded the Galapagos, but two rescued dogs are sniffing them out and helping researchers fix the ecology of the islands.

White-nose syndrome is obliterating American bats, but scientists may have found a ray of hope: bacteria that live on bat wings.

The brown anole is an invasive species, and if you can't beat 'em, eat 'em.

These deadly mushrooms have caused five deaths in California since 2010, and even experienced mushroom gatherers can misidentify them.

In the latest Python Challenge, researchers bagged over 2,000 pounds of the problematic snakes and discovered some of the species' secrets.

After killing 7 million bats in eastern North America, white-nose syndrome just made a 1,300-mile leap west.

Following a 3-week stint, the very big bunnies will hop to other cities.

All it took was one avian aficionado with a love of William Shakespeare to introduce this aggressive species to the United States.

The mosquitoes that transmit Zika virus are wily, but if you understand their biology, it is possible to keep them in check.

By keeping out invasive cats, rats and other predators, a new fence on Kauai is helping a rare bird bounce back.

A once-'mild' virus found in Africa 70 years ago is now running wild. Here's everything you need to know.

Conservationists are hoping for a Christmas (Island) miracle.

Feral cats cover a staggering 99.8 percent of Australian landmass, according to a new report in the journal Biological Conservation.

West Coast oysters can’t catch a break. A study suggests that while climate change could boost their numbers, it might unleash more invasive "oyster drills."

From pythons to goldfish, these former pets are now breaking bad and replacing native species.

As climate change affects the world, invasive species are finding new, more hospitable places to call home.

The first release of moths with genetically-engineered "self-destruct" switches onto American farms is being heralded as an insecticide-free solution to pests.

The marbled crayfish didn't exist until the 1990s thanks to a mutation. Now, it's basically a self-replicating invasive species.

High winds and vacant land create the perfect recipe for tumbleweed terror in Victorville.

People in France have been reporting sightings of bright, hungry predatory worms since 1999.

The 27-mile long electrified fence in Australia creates a predator-free area of almost 23,200 acres.

Citing a need to protect native species, this New Zealand town is proposing an all-out cat ban.

See what makes Serenbe, Ga., such a sustainable community.

Learn about Scenic Hudson, a land preservation organization and environmental advocacy group.