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orange ditch lilies spreading through dense green foliage
Read article: Landscapes that support life: Replacing invasives with natives
Landscapes that support life: Replacing invasives with natives
Many people recognize bush honeysuckles (Lonicera maackii, L. tatarica, etc.) and autumn olive (Elaeagnus umbellata) as invasive...
invasive golden oyster mushroom
Read article: A golden opportunity to learn that mushrooms can be invasive too
A golden opportunity to learn that mushrooms can be invasive too
You’ve heard of invasive plants and animals, but what about mushrooms? Around Illinois, you won’t have to look far to find invasive mushrooms.Golden...
invasive carp
Read article: Invasive carp impact Illinois waterways
Invasive carp impact Illinois waterways
On one warm afternoon last June, I suddenly throttled down the boat as a barrage of silver carp leaped out of the water and pummeled my assistants...
genetics of invasive plants
Read article: Telling the story of escaped ornamental plants
Telling the story of escaped ornamental plants
Have you ever had the sense that something is out of place, something just doesn’t belong? Years ago, on a fine summer day, I was hiking with a...

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Wild and Wily Animal Invaders

Across the U.S., including Illinois, many non-native wildlife species have found their way into new environments where they can be a threat. Explore the history of these animal invasions and the tug-of-war between the biology of animals, including humans, and efforts to protect our native...

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