The Snake That Got Away: Unpacking the Guam Invasion's Dark Secret The brown tree snake's conquest of Guam has been a cautionary tale for decades, a stark reminder of the dangers of invasive species and the importance of effective conservation efforts.
Yet, despite its notoriety, this ecological disaster has long been shrouded in mystery.
A recent study by researchers from the University at Buffalo and the US Geological Survey (USGS) shed new light on the genetic secrets behind the brown tree snake's success.