An entire ecosystem wiped off the map in a mere decade. That is the terrifying power of invasive species. Invasive species are foreign plant or animal species that are able to disrupt or wipe out local species in their home environment consequently damaging ecosystems. Species are hunted to extinction or their foods sources are stolen by invasive animal species. Invasive plant species are also able to aggressively take control of ecosystems by spreading rapidly and harming other plants in the ecosystem because of the lack of predators in the area. Invasive species are frightening guests to have in an ecosystem. Unfortunately, damage by these malicious critters are not only caused to animals and plants. Humans are also harmed by invasive species.
