Invasive animal species

Introduction Mediterranean (House) Gecko The Mediterranean gecko (Hemidactylus turcicus) is a small gecko common to the Mediterranean which has spread to many parts of the world. This lizard is native to the Mediterranean and west Asia. These species inhabit in parts of Taiwan, Polynesia, Somalia, Madagaskar, Andaman and Nicobar Island, Bangladesh, Nepal and Bhutan. In fact they are now also found in Australia, Mexico, Brazil and USA. It is also commonly referred to as the Turkish Gecko as…

Have you ever wanted to go back in time like like in a science fiction novel? Going to a National Park is just like going back in time. These destinations have inspired generations of writers, artists, photographers and naturalists. You see the animals, landmarks, and really experience the way of life that our ancestors did hundreds of years ago. The dramatic, moving attributes of nature is a preserved legacy that’s is waiting for you to explore. Make no mistake, it’s no Disneyland. It’s raw.…

the southeast inhabits an alien species destroying and deadly to the environment. This invasive species is known as the kudzu plant and according to the U.S Fish and Wildlife service there are approximately 50,000 invasive species in the U.S, some causing more damage than others. Invasive species are species that come in contact with an area that they are not native too and can drive out animals. Some invasive species have even caused extinctions of native animals and plants and are a big…

Apachino Villarreal Introduction Invasive species have been introduced to many ecosystems and can have detrimental effects due to their dominance and ability to spread easily. When an invasive species is introduced to a new ecosystem, it begins spreading and outcompeting the smaller species and creating a new type of vegetation that is not beneficial to the community. An introduced species can spread differently based on existing plant abundance and how the alien species can pollinate…

in overgrowth of forested areas with native and non-native species. This would also provide environmental conditions that would require plants to adapt and change their native characteristics. This could in turn affect the ecology of the region as old ties in the ecosystem are broken and new ones are formed. In the example of the non-native toadflax given previously, the poisonous nature of the plant allows it to out-compete native species that serve as food for local fauna. In time, the…

The six factors summarized by HIPPCO include habitat destruction, degradation, and fragmentation; invasive species; population growth and increasing use of resources; pollution; climate change; and overexploitation. All these factors summarized by HIPPCO may be applied to whales to describe how their populations have been affected and will be affected in the future. Quite simply, the whale populations have been decimated by human activity and environmental catastrophes that have ultimately…

“Invasive species” refers to an ‘alien species’ whose introduction ‘does or is likely to cause economic or environmental harm, or harm to human health.’ Although this is a species that is not native to a particular ecosystem, it is important to realise that not all non-native species are invasive. A ‘native’ species is one which is found within a particular region. An invasive species has the potential to influence a wide range of areas, including; environmental, economic and social factors.…

Invasive species Invasive species are one of the largest threats to our ecosystems, weakening them and creating a growing pressure on agriculture and plant life. Invasive species, or ‘alien’ non native species compete or predate on native plants that have not been able to develop adaptations to cope with them. One of the most dangerous invasive species is the Asian Longhorned Beetle, which infests a variety of hardwood trees in North America and Northeastern Asia. The Asian Longhorned Beetle…

Thousands of helpless native species have been brought to a tragic ruin throughout history due to countless invasive species that are often intentionally brought into new environments in order to bring about better change, yet they only ever seem to cause everything to get worse. This is why the federal government should develop effective biosecurity measures by increasing international and national funding because it will save thousands of defenseless native species from becoming extinct, and…

the plant that ate the south. In this essay I will argue that humans should take action regarding invasive species because they could be dangerous for the environment and for the health of the humans. As is the case with the kudzu. Many people seem to be feared by the kudzu, yet they seem to not be doing anything about it. The kudzu is very known as the plant that ate the south. This type of species grows up to 1ft (30cm) every day in the summer months and can break power lines, kill trees…