South American fire ants are using floods to spread in Queesland
Authorities are on alert with evidence invasive fire ants formed survival rafts during the Queensland floods potentially allowing them to spread.
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Concern invasive pest fish is in Qld creek
An investigation is underway after a possible sighting in a Queensland creek of a fish that's considered a major threat to Australia's biodiversity.
Marsupial creeps back from extinction
A tiny marsupial wiped out by feral pests in NSW is creeping back from localised extinction, with a fresh batch of zoo-bred babies released this week.
Penguins find new ally in French fungus
A fungus that attacks a prolific weed choking beaches across southern Australia could be a powerful new ally for penguins and seabirds.
Booming wild pig numbers create havoc
Wild pig and dog numbers have exploded thanks to prolonged wet weather creating perfect breeding conditions.
Ant invaders wage war on Aussie lizards
Yellow crazy ants can have a devastating effect on native skinks and scientists fear some of Australia's tiniest, most endangered frogs could be next.
Robo-fish is invasive species’ worst nightmare
Researchers hope a robotic fish can help rid Australian waterways of a destructive invasive species by mimicking its natural predator.