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Alien slugs

16.10.2025, Tallinn. Due to increased plant trade and exchange, alien species that can cause damage to local plants and animals and are troublesome pests for gardeners have reached Estonia. Alongside plants, alien slug species have made themselves at home, of whom the Spanish slug and Krynickillus melanocephalus present the highest threat. Photo Eero VabamÃ¤gi, Postimees

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Alien slugs

16.10.2025, Tallinn. Due to increased plant trade and exchange, alien species that can cause damage to local plants and animals and are troublesome pests for gardeners have reached Estonia. Alongside plants, alien slug species have made themselves at home, of whom the Spanish slug and Krynickillus melanocephalus present the highest threat. Photo Eero VabamÃ¤gi, Postimees

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UNDP project helps combat invasion of predatory starfish in Turkish waters

STORY: UNDP project helps combat invasion of predatory starfish in Turkish waters DATELINE: Oct. 6, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:19 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of Istanbul city in Türkiye 2. various of photos of Atlantic starfish 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): LOUISA VINTON, UNDP's Türkiye resident representative 4. various of photos of Atlantic starfish 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): LOUISA VINTON, UNDP's Türkiye resident representative STORYLINE: A United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) project is helping Türkiye combat an invasion of "predatory Atlantic starfish" that is seriously threatening the country's seas. According to Louisa Vinton, the UNDP's Türkiye resident representative, the Atlantic starfish is wreaking havoc along the country's coastline, threatening marine biodiversity and the aquaculture industry. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): LOUISA VINTON, UNDP's Türkiye resident representative "There are 105 different invasive alien species in Türkiye's waters. But the starfish

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Japanese giant salamander threatened by crossbreeding

KASHIHARA, Japan - A Japanese giant salamander is captured during a field study on June 27, 2014, in Uda, Nara Prefecture, western Japan. Experts warn that increasing crossbreeding with Chinese giant salamanders, an alien species, is threatening to wipe out the native species, designated as a special "natural monument" in Japan.

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Japanese giant salamander threatened by crossbreeding

KASHIHARA, Japan - Researchers examine a Japanese giant salamander captured during a field trip on June 27, 2014, at a river in Uda, Nara Prefecture, western Japan. Experts warn that increasing crossbreeding with Chinese giant salamanders, an alien species, is threatening to wipe out the native species, designated as a special "natural monument" in Japan.

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Ecosystem of Mt. Fuji threatened by alien plants

KOFU, Japan - A member of the Fujisan Club holds some bur cucumbers, designated as an invasive alien species, on Aug. 17, 2013 along Lake Kawaguchi in Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi Prefecture. The nonprofit organization is engaged in a series of campaigns to exterminate the species to protect domestic species and the local environment.

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Ecosystem of Mt. Fuji threatened by alien plants

KOFU, Japan - Volunteers and members of the Fujisan Club work to get rid of bur cucumbers, designated as an invasive alien species, on Aug. 17, 2013 along Lake Kawaguchi in Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi Prefecture, with a view of Mt. Fuji (back). The nonprofit organization is engaged in a series of campaigns to exterminate the species to protect domestic species and the local environment.

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Species (1995)

Michelle Williams Characters: Young Sil Film: Species (USA 1995) Director: Roger Donaldson 07 July 1995 Date: 07 July 1995

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Species Ii (1998)

Alien Monster Model Film: Species Ii; Species 2 (USA 1998) Director: Peter Medak 10 April 1998 Date: 10 April 1998

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Species (1995)

Natasha Henstridge Characters: Sil Film: Species (USA 1995) Director: Roger Donaldson 07 July 1995 Date: 07 July 1995

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Species Ii (1998)

Alien Monster Model Film: Species Ii; Species 2 (USA 1998) Director: Peter Medak 10 April 1998 Date: 10 April 1998

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Species Ii (1998)

Alien Monster Film: Species Ii; Species 2 (USA 1998) Director: Peter Medak 10 April 1998 Date: 10 April 1998

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Species Ii (1998)

Peter Medak Film: Species Ii; Species 2 (USA 1998) Director: Peter Medak 10 April 1998 Date: 10 April 1998

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Species Ii (1998)

Justin Lazard Characters: Patrick Ross Film: Species Ii; Species 2 (USA 1998) Director: Peter Medak 10 April 1998 Date: 10 April 1998

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Species (1995)

Sil Film: Species (USA 1995) / Design By H.R. Giger Director: Roger Donaldson 07 July 1995 Date: 07 July 1995

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Species Ii (1998)

Alien Monster Film: Species Ii; Species 2 (USA 1998) Director: Peter Medak 10 April 1998 Date: 10 April 1998

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Species Ii (1998)

Alien Monster Film: Species Ii; Species 2 (USA 1998) Director: Peter Medak 10 April 1998 Date: 10 April 1998

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Species Ii (1998)

Natasha Henstridge Characters: Eve Film: Species Ii; Species 2 (USA 1998) Director: Peter Medak 10 April 1998 Date: 10 April 1998

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Species Ii (1998)

Michael Madsen Characters: Press Lenox & Film: Species Ii; Species 2 (USA 1998) Director: Peter Medak 10 April 1998 Date: 10 April 1998

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Japanese giant salamander threatened by crossbreeding

KASHIHARA, Japan - Researchers examine a Japanese giant salamander captured during a field trip on June 27, 2014, at a river in Uda, Nara Prefecture, western Japan. Experts warn that increasing crossbreeding with Chinese giant salamanders, an alien species, is threatening to wipe out the native species, designated as a special "natural monument" in Japan. (Kyodo)

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Butterfly designated as invasive alien species

Photo taken on May 12, 2021, in the Fukushima Prefecture city of Iwaki, northeastern Japan, shows a newly emerged red ring skirt butterfly, designated as an invasive alien species.

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Lesser brown scorpions

Photo taken at the Metropolitan Police Department in Tokyo on Dec. 12, 2018, shows lesser brown scorpions, designated as an invasive alien species. Three people were alleged to have traded the scorpions in violation of the law banning trading of harmful alien species. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo