Biological control has failed in the past, but conservationists believe the 2mm wasp will work.
The iconic sea creature feeds on plankton well beneath the surface, isotope analysis shows.
There are about 3,000 monkeys in the centre of Lopburi, and they regularly terrorise tourists and locals.
This year marks the 28th anniversary of the celebration but is the first since King Bhumibol Adulyadej's death.
Scientists say urgent action is needed to protect region in which the natural wonder is located.
The science of invasive alien species is increasingly being denied, conservationists say.
Eurasian beavers were hunted to extinction in the UK 400 years ago.
Scientists say likelihood that fault curvature is linked to megathrust earthquakes is over 99%.
Almost as large as rainbows, but its form is usually colourless and has a flatter shape.
Flamingos who perform the most complex sexual displays are more likely to breed.
The hurricane is expected to reach southern Nicaragua or northern Costa Rica on Wednesday night.
Above-freezing temperatures kept the snow from sticking to the ground in most places.
There are less than 4,000 tigers left in the wild and their habitat is at risk from bad infrastructure planning.
Females appear to evolve increased cognitive ability so they can avoid male mating attempts.
Hurricane season for the Atlantic 'ends' on 30 November, with 15 storms named in 2016.
New control methods must be used to stop feral cats demolishing hundreds of endangered species in Australia.
Testing DNA from the sharks' environment is less invasive than traditional tissue sampling and could aid conservation efforts.
You can help to choose a winner of a world-renowned photography competition by voting in the Wildlife Photographer of the Year People's Choice Award.
It looks like a mole then develops spikes - echidnas and platypuses are the only extant mammals that lay eggs.
An undercover investigation has revealed the scale of the trade and an ivory bonfire isn't enough to stop it.
The snails use their shells as clubs to bat off beetles.
'We aren't moving fast enough' to deal with the crisis,' he said.
Male African orbweb spiders will pay for sex with their life, even if their mate is another species.
Synthetic version of rare compound from Diazona angulata used to treat leukaemia, breast and colon cancer.
Playing the famous augmented-reality game may make people more aware of their natural environment.
Circuit for copulation is separate from the one for ejaculation, suggesting that male flies might enjoy sex.
A goshawk with a headcam shows how it searches for prey.
Trump had earlier dubbed climate change a 'hoax' and said he was in favour of boosting the coal, oil and shale industries in the US.
Installing infrared lights in hives could help to save the plummeting bee population.
This week has been designated as Orangutan Caring Week. Find out what you can do to help protect these critically endangered animals.