INVASIVE SPECIES

WHO IS CAUSING THIS?

• Humans are bringing different species into different areas.
• They aren't doing this on purpose.
• Humans are always on the move so then different species come along with them.

WHAT IS tHE PROBLEM?

• Invasive Species
• Some of these species could consume another species faster and wipe it out.
• A species could get overpopulated because it is free from a predator.
• Different species from different countries and continents are moving

WHAT ANIMALS ARE MOST IMPACTED?

WHEN IS THIS OCCURRING?

• This has been happening for centuries
• This is happening today
• It has been occurring ever since we could travel long distances

WHERE IS THIS OCCURRING?

• Invasive Species are all orotund the world!

WHY IS THIS HAPPENING?

• Without knowing it people bring seeds or different animals with them when traveling.
• This happens mostly with ships, wood products, ornamental plants, and pet trades.

HOW DOES THIS IMPACT OTHER ANIMALS?

• Preying on native species
• Out competing with a native species
• Causing or carrying disease
• Preventing a native species to reproduce

WHAT CAN WE DO TO STOP THIS?

• Remove any invasive plants from your garden and plant native plants
• Learn to identify invasive species and report any sightings to your county extension
• Regularly clean your boots and tires to remove any insects or plant parts that could go into another area
• Buy firewood near your campsite and leave any extra fire wood behind. Bugs could easily hitch a ride!

THE GUAM RAIL

• This bird is an endangered, flightless bird from Guam
• It is endangered because of an invasive species called the brown tree snake
• Six Guam Rails are being released but not in Guam because of the brown tree snake
• Conservationists are releasing Guam Rails at least 30 miles away from brown tree snakes
• Some conservationists put fences around an are so the snakes can't get to the birds