Read more about the article Impacts of alien acacias assessed in a standardised framework
Acacia saligna or commonly known as Port Jackson (Photo credit: Suzaan Kritzinger-Klopper)

Impacts of alien acacias assessed in a standardised framework

A study by former C·I·B Hons student, Cally Jansen and C·I·B Core Team Member, Dr Sabrina Kumschick used acacias introduced to South Africa as a case study to compare expert assessments with evidence-based impact assessments.

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Read more about the article Mind the tadpoles:  No survival of native larval frogs in the presence of invasive Indian bullfrog tadpoles
C·I·B Post-doctoral fellow Nitya Prakash Mohanty at his mesocosm experiment in which he examines the competitive and predation effects of bullfrog tadpoles on native tadpoles’ survival, growth, and time to metamorphosis. (Photo credit: Chetana P.)

Mind the tadpoles: No survival of native larval frogs in the presence of invasive Indian bullfrog tadpoles

Tadpoles of endemic frog species on the Andaman archipelago (1200 km east of the Indian mainland) do not survive high levels of predation by invasive Indian bullfrogs larvae...

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Read more about the article Understanding different types of uncertainty in invasion science is crucial for effective management
The co-authors during the retreat that provided the perfect environment to nurture these reflexions. (Photo Credit: Sophia Turner)

Understanding different types of uncertainty in invasion science is crucial for effective management

Uncertainty is part and parcel of any scientific field. The point of scientific research is to acquire knowledge and to deal with different types of uncertainty to improve our understanding of natural phenomena and help us make projections about the future.

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Read more about the article Review on catfish invasions in Brazil and South Africa highlights the need for impact studies
C·I·B core team member Olaf Weyl holding an African sharptooth catfish (Clarias gariepinus). African sharptooth catfish is a large predator, reaching up to 1.7 meters in length and weights of 60kg. (Photo credit: Olaf Weyl)

Review on catfish invasions in Brazil and South Africa highlights the need for impact studies

A recent review paper on the African sharptooth catfish (Clarias gariepinus) has highlighted the urgent need for impact studies.

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