Many kinds of harmful invasive species enter and spread throughout the United States on land or in water through various pathways. Non-native organisms can cause damage to the economy ...

Females are usually between 90 and 200 pounds. Foxes are some of the most common animals in Iowa, and the state is home to two species — the red fox and the grey fox. Red foxes are the larger of ...

An animal rescue in eastern Iowa now needs rescuing itself, as they are faced with issues straining shelters across the ...

As temperatures rise, here is a list of animals and insects ... Only four of the 28 Iowa snakes are considered dangerous to pets and humans. The most common snake in the state is the garter ...

Iowa State University has been awarded more than $2 million from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to carry out six research projects that will help prevent and combat animal disease outbreaks.

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources says elk sightings are becoming more common in Iowa as the number ... tissue and fecal samples from the animals to conduct some genetic analysis to ...

The information references non-native animals and insects ... according to the U.S. Forest service. Common invasive species in the U.S. include the emerald ash borer, feral swine, zebra and ...

When traveling, make sure to clean your clothes, boat, animals, and gear off after recreating to prevent the spread of invasive species to other areas. Do not collect invasive plants, their seeds ...