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Alien species are primary cause of recent global extinctions: study

Phys.org - Mon 4 Mar 19

Alien species are the main driver of recent extinctions in both animals and plants, according to a new study by UCL researchers.

Alien species are primary cause of recent global extinctions, Eurekalert - Mon 4 Mar 19

Invasive species are responsible for most recent extinctions

ZME Science - Mon 4 Mar 19

But ultimately humans are often the ones who introduce alien species to new ecosystems.

Alien species are 'primary cause' for global extinctions, study finds

FOXNews - Mon 4 Mar 19

Perhaps it's a good thing we haven't found E.T. yet – he might cause us to become extinct.

Non-native creatures including giant snails and black rats destroying hundreds of animal species

Daily Mail - Mon 4 Mar 19

Experts from University College London believe 'invading' creatures brought to new areas where they aren't natural are killing off more species than human activities or natural predators.

Spread of Non-native Species Drive Most Extinctions Since 1500 AD

Laboratory Equipment - Wed 6 Mar 19

Article“Alien” species, including cats, rats and tiny seeds that have gone global, are a major driver in the uptick of extinctions since 1500 AD.Staff Author: Seth AugensteinTopics: Ethology

Alien species are the largest driver of recent extinctions

UPI - Mon 4 Mar 19

Alien species are the largest driver of animal and plant extinctions since 1500, according to a new survey.

Global Warming off the hook? Alien species are primary cause of recent global extinctions

Watts Up With That? - Mon 4 Mar 19

Public Release: 3-Mar-2019 Alien species are primary cause of recent global extinctions Alien species are the main driver of recent extinctions in both animals and plants, according to a new ...