Keep them caged

1. Keep them caged

2. Definition of invasive species Invasive species: is a species that is non-native to the ecosystem under consideration and whose introduction causes or is likely to cause economic or environmental harm or harm to human health.

3. More than $10 billion dollars are spend in the US each year to control or prevent invasive species

4. Florida alone has over 4,500 invasive species

5. Characteristic of invasive species • Rapid growth • Short life cycle • Deep root system in plants

6. Ability to grow in a wide range of habitats • High number of seeds produced • Long seed dormancy

7. Resistant to grazing • Animals reproduce at high rates • Are highly competitive for resources • Able to grow in diverse habitats

8. Burmese Python

9. Brazilian Pepper Tree Florida Holly

10. Lionfish

11. Blue Tilapia

12. Walking Catfish

13. Cuban Tree Frog

14. Give unwanted pet away • Do not pack pest when you travel • Clean boat when going from one water way to another • Do not release aquarium fish or plants

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