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Behold, the tree lobster. (Spoiler: not a lobster)

We like to bring you the occasional large invertebrate on this blog. And even a huge vertebrate now and then. But here’s a big

If you’re interested in non-native species and their impact on the environment, and you’d like to learn more, this is

Regular readers will remember the anguish with which celebrities and commoners alike rallied round the cause of poor old introduced

12th May, 2012 Matthew Chatfield 0 Comments

Everyone seems to know a few facts about Japanese knotweed Fallopia japonica: it’s going to be eaten by some Japanese

14th March, 2010 Matthew Chatfield 2 Comments

Well, it seems it’s actually come true. As reported on this blog and elsewhere, CABI have been looking at possible

9th February, 2010 Matthew Chatfield 1 Comment

Behold! The portal is opening… and what’s inside? Is it a trans-dimensional gateway to another star system? No, it’s a

13th October, 2008 Matthew Chatfield 0 Comments

Japanese knotweed is in the news because of the proposed introduction of a predatory insect to control it – a

21st June, 2008 Matthew Chatfield 8 Comments

The Ranger is fond of internet tittle-tattle, and occasionally enjoys the salacious titbits found on the Holy Moly gossip website.

5th May, 2008 Matthew Chatfield 2 Comments

An insect has been identified that just might prove to be the holy grail of biological control: a safe predator

2nd May, 2008 Matthew Chatfield 0 Comments

Remember the invasive Cane Toads – scourge of Australian native wildlife? they were the subject of one of the most