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Question
What is the impact of invasive species?
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Invasive species harm native animals

Invasive species have a negative reputation for good reason. They have ruined ecosystems by eating native plants and animals. Because of their negative effects, invasive species should be relocated or eradicated.

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  1. Invasive species eat native animals
    Invasive species eat native animals. Without native species, the ecosystem they reside in will suffer.
  2. Invasive species kill native plant species
    Invasive plants can be very aggressive. Because of their aggressive growth rates and appetite, they choke out and overgrow native plant species. Without the native plant species, the plant’s environment would fail.
  3. Invasive species disrupt food chains
    Invasive species eat native prey and kill native predators. Without prey, predators will starve. Without natural predators, the invasive species will reproduce, and their population will grow out of control.