An invasive species with a big appetite for native fish has spread into a new Georgia waterway, officials warn. During sampling efforts in the Ogeechee River, which flows southeast toward Savannah, ...

Spiders the size of a human palm, bee-eating hornets and toxic worms. Georgia’s diverse ecosystems are home to a huge range of native species, but over the years, some unwanted animals and plants from ...

A clawed creature seen in Georgia is sparking concern — and experts want you to keep an eye out for more of them. The creature, a blue land crab, is an invasive species. Recently, the animal has been ...

Invasive Nile monitors in Georgia have been labeled the largest and most dangerous lizards in the U.S. Where are they? How dangerous are they?

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 ...

From bee-eating hornets to carnivorous frogs, all manner of invasive plants and wildlife that don’t belong in Georgia have been introduced to the Peach State over the years, posing grave threats to ...

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 ...

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 ...

Flathead catfish are an invasive species in rivers around Georgia, including the Ogeechee where the most recent group was found, officials say. Photo from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources.