May 7th , 2024
CHIRANJIT MITRA
Introduced species can outcompete natives, disrupting ecosystems. Get to know 10 invaders causing problems in North America.
This beetle decimates ash trees, altering forest composition and costing millions in damages.
This giant snake preys on native wildlife in the Florida Everglades, disrupting delicate food chains.
These large rodents cause wetland damage, harming coastal habitats in the southern US.
Clog waterways, disrupt infrastructure, and outcompete native mussels in lakes and rivers.
Aggressive and venomous, these ants drive out native ant species and can harm wildlife and humans.
This beautiful but destructive insect damages fruit trees and other crops, harming agriculture.
Nicknamed "The Vine That Ate the South," kudzu smothers native plants and alters landscapes.
Outcompetes native birds for nest cavities, contributing to the decline of some species.
Their caterpillars defoliate trees, causing widespread damage in forests across the North-Eastern US.
Voracious predators without natural enemies in the Atlantic, eating native reef fish and harming ecosystems.