Read more about the article New approaches to compile “100 of the worst” lists
The Canada goose (Branta canadensis), reaching the highest impact score amongst the birds so far assessed.

New approaches to compile “100 of the worst” lists

A recent paper by Sabrina Kumschick, C·I·B Core Team Member, together with C·I·B Director Dave Richardson and C·I·B Associate Tim Blackburn investigated whether the birds on the “100 worst” lists are indeed worthy of this honour.

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Read more about the article Study shows invasive species can have cross-ecosystem impacts
The native fish species, the mountain catfish (Amphilius natalensis)

Study shows invasive species can have cross-ecosystem impacts

A recent study by C·I·B post-doctoral fellow, Michelle Jackson, found that invasive species can have effects that reach across different ecosystems.

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Read more about the article C·I·B study highlights the need for group-specific analyses of invasiveness
Four of the 19 invasive Araceae. a) Water lettuce (Pistia stratiotes) b) Elephant ears (Alocasia macrorrhizos c) Silver vine (Epipremnum aureum) and d) Arum-lily (Zantedeschia aethiopica. Photographs: Menzi Nxumalo (a), Desika Moodley (b & c) and Şerban Procheş (d).

C·I·B study highlights the need for group-specific analyses of invasiveness

A recent study recommends that invasion biologists should have a closer look at the traits of whole plant groups, when screening for invasive plants.

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Read more about the article Defining the invasiveness and invisibility in ecological networks
The invasive harlequin ladybird, Harmonia axyridis (Photo credit: Wikimedia commons)

Defining the invasiveness and invisibility in ecological networks

A recent paper by a group of researchers, led by C·I·B core team member Prof Cang Hui, proposed a framework to help explain why some invasive alien species are so successful in invading the new areas, while it is not so easy for others.

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