Can you identify these invasive species?
Challenge #2
T. Trimpe 2008
http://sciencespot.net/
How many of these
invaders can you identify?
I am brown and found in trees.
I feed on native birds and
lizards.
I am found in the Southeastern
US and can attack and cause
painful burning stings on
humans, animals, & livestock.
I don’t taste like garlic or
mustard, but like to crowd out
native species and take over!
I like to go wild and “pig out” on
native plants and crops causing
much damage.
http://www.invasivespeciesinfo.gov/
I may have stripes like a zebra,
but I live in water and compete
with native mussels for food.
I may look like a snake, but I’m a
fish that preys on native species.
I’m also found in more places
than just the northern states.
The answers are …
Brown Tree Snake
Zebra Mussel
Garlic Mustard
Red Fire Ant
Wild Boar
Northern Snake Head