Gopher tortoises are considered a keystone species because they dig burrows that provide shelter for approximately 350 other species. Josiah Lavender Open Space Institute The Georgia Department of ...

GEORGIA, USA — New maps have revealed the possible spread of invasive and non-native species in Georgia following Hurricane Helene. Helene brought torrential downpours as it tore through parts of ...

Giant Jorō spiders are spreading across the US at an alarming rate, as scientists warn of unknown impact on local ecosystems.

Spring season means warmer weather and increase in wildlife species including snake sightings, experts say. Georgia is home to about 47 species of snakes, according to the Georgia Department of ...

GEORGIA — An invasive species of lizards have been found in Georgia. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and their partners have documented more than 20 Argentine black and white tegus ...

ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - Protecting aquatic ecosystems is a top priority for the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (GDNR). A major threat to these ecosystems is invasive species. Invasive species ...

The week of Halloween is also Bat Week and is meant to illustrate the important role bats, often cast as scary creatures in classic cult horror movies, play in our ecosystems. “We know that bats ...

Invasive apple and mystery snails in Georgia have tested positive for rat lungworm, a parasite that can cause illness if the snails are consumed raw or undercooked. Although the risk of infection is ...

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources has revised its state Wildlife Action Plan, and it's now in use as it awaits a required review from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Georgia's State ...