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January 14, 2015
Protecting animal migration routes from biological invasions
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Habitat destruction, climate change, unsustainable hunting and fishing practices, and barriers such as roads, power lines, dams, and wind fa...
December 15, 2014
The "birds" may have the right but the cat has the claws
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The tale of Stephens Island wrens, driven to extinction by a single cat owned by the local lighthouse keeper, has become a very popular lege...
June 18, 2014
LIFE confirms financial support to alien species policy in Europe
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On 18 June 2014 a new LIFE call has been launched, and invasive alien species (IAS) continue to be a priority issue for funding within the ...
February 04, 2014
Changing soundscapes. The spread of parakeets in Europe
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This is going to be another “noisy spring” . The melodious notes of native black birds, wrens and robins are being progressively replaced in...
August 29, 2013
A silent invasion threatening European cities
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The story of a rabbit population deep burrowing in a graveyard area, loosening the roots of trees, making tombstones fall, and horrifying pe...
June 05, 2013
Alarm for invasive hornet rapidly expanding European range
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It was easy to predict the arrive of the Asian hornet in Italy. This invasive alien species native to South-East Asia, was recorde...
April 07, 2013
Marine mammals on their way to new seas
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White whales and grey seals have found a new home in the Black sea. In fact one of the largest organism introduced by humans outside its ...
February 27, 2013
Always look on the bright side of LIFE!
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Up to € 278 million are available to EU Member States for projects under the seventh LIFE+ call for proposals recently published,...
February 12, 2013
The invasion of the allergenic ragweed in Europe
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The common ragweed is one of the most pollen-allergenic plants and as such represents a serious health risk for humans. Its pollen...
December 20, 2012
What's wrong with alien species in Europe?
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Invasive alien species are known to have a high impact on European biodiversity, as well as on human activities and health, and their soun...
December 06, 2012
A new code for preventing animal escapes from zoos
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Himalayan porcupines and Egyptian fruit bats do not belong to the European fauna, yet a few years ago they were well established...
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