Top 10 invasive species Bullying is not just associated with human
beings.
There are some annoying animals and plants out there whose very presence can prove disastrous
for those around them.
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So without pandering around, let’s take a look at ten invasive species that you need
to be aware of.
10.
Asian Carp Asian carp are large, have big appetites and
reproduce quickly.
They take food and habitat away from native fish and have been known to prey on the eggs
of other fish species.
When carp eat, they stir up sediments and organisms from the lake and river beds changing
a clear lake into murky one and changing the type of species that can survive there.
9.
Cane toad They might look very docile and a little grumpy
at first glance but these amphibians pack quite a punch.
They have a really amazing defense mechanism that produces toxic ooze.
In their native habitat, Canes’s toxic ooze doesn’t affect their predators.
However, those animals outside of their habitat can die if they try to eat one.
8.
European starlings Native to Europe, Asia and Northern Africa,
the starlings were brought over the Europe so that thye could control pests.
Little did we know that they would become so invasive.
The flocks can have more than 3000 birds and when they’re hungry, they can damage farms.
Moreover, these birds are very aggressive and tend to fight with native species over
food and territory.
They can even take over other birds’ nests if needed.
7.
Common rabbit Rabbits reproduce a lot.
In just 12 months, a female can have around 30 babies so you can imagine what a smelly
mess these tiny creatures can create.
Their presence has actually pushed many native plant species to the brink of extinction.
Not only that, their burrowing results in soil erosion.
6.
Kudzu By the looks of it, this vine doesn’t look
very threatening.
However, these plants can grow up to one foot and tend to smother around other plants, thereby
denying them access to sunlight.
These vines can also kill mature trees.
5.
Asian long horn beetle Unlike most beetles, this particular kind
doesn’t really bother where to lay its eggs.
They can drop a load wherever they want to.
The larvae are born hungry – eating sappy barks which render the development of trees
pointless.
Once a tree is infested with long horn beetles, it is unlikely to survive.
4.
Small Indian mongoose These guys are extremely aggressive.
Their presence and overall behavior has been linked to the extinction of bar winged rail,
Jamaica petrel and the critical endangering of hawksbill turtles.
They also carry rabies which can be quite a headache for many animals.
3.
North Pacific Seastar These seastars attach themselves to boats
and fishing equipment and once given the chance, turn out to be very aggressive eaters.
They are so hungry all the time that they would eat anything that’s put in front of
them.
Moreover, they love to reproduce and their presence has resulted in the steady decline
of the critically endangered spotted handfish.
2.
Mosquito fish The tiddlers, as they are called in Illinois
and Indianan, are found in shallow water, far away from larger fish.
These creatures were introduced in order to tackle the large populations of mosquitoes.
And while they did eat a lot of their bugs and larvae, the fish eventually became a menace
to aquatic life.
They are too aggressive and injure or even kill small fish.
They are great at breeding….so much so that they take over a natural habitat.
Down under in Australia, these fish are called noxious pests who threaten native fish and
frogs.
1.
Pythons You might be surprised to know this but the
giant pythons in the Everglades are a huge problem.
There was a time when the marshy area was full of marsh rabbits, raccoons and opossums.
However, all of these small warm-blooded animals are all gone.
Once introduced to the region, Burmese pythons have been on a rampage and have quietly gone
about killing all other animals.
The invasive predators can grow up to 20 feet and kills smaller animals by biting them around
their head and then suffocating them before proceeding to swallowing the poor creatures
whole.
While it is now illegal to import or purchase these giants in Florida, it is probably too
late.
For 25 years, these snakes have been given enough time to grow their population and rule
the area.
According to a 2013 study, these pythons are responsible for 90 to 90 percent drop in the
small mammal population in the everglades.
There are thousands of pythons out there and the everglades’ subtropical wetland environment
is perfect for them to thrive.
These creatures would eat anything.
During many autopsies, undigested animals parts such as alligator claws, bird feathers,
snail shells, bobcat claws and remains of others snakes have been discovered.
There have been times when they have even eaten fawns and deer.
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