Biological invasions are among the most challenging ecological and conservation riddles of
our times. Fortunately, citizen science projects became a valuable tool to detect non …

Parrots have been transported and traded by humans for at least the last 2000 years and
this trade continues unabated today. This transport of species has involved the majority of …

Owing to the huge number of species observations that can be collected by non-
professional scientists,“citizen science” has great potential to contribute to scientific …

Wildlife trade can provide commercial incentives to conserve biodiversity but, if
unsustainable, can also pose a threat. CITES (Convention on International Trade in …

The harlequin ladybird (Harmonia axyridis) was introduced in numerous countries around
the world as a biological control agent but nowadays it is considered as a pest itself. It is a …

Curbing the introduction, spread, and impact of invasive species remains a longstanding
management and policy prerogative. In recent decades, globalization and environmental …

Citizen science platforms are increasingly growing, and, storing a huge amount of data on
species locations, they provide researchers with essential information to develop sound …

Background Non-native species are often introduced in cities, where they take advantage of
microclimatic conditions, resources provided by humans, and competitor/predator release to …

The palm borer Paysandisia archon is a moth of South American origin, which has been
introduced to most of Europe and the Caucasian areas of Asia. This insect is responsible for …

Parasite-mediated competition has been reported to be one of the most harmful, although
overlooked, impacts that alien species have on native ecosystems. Monk parakeets …