https://padlet.com/striped_jester/8f1h76tqi1h2vdcr Source: https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/invasive-species en-us 2022-10-28 18:27:04 UTC 2022-11-01 16:52:33 UTC hello@padlet.com striped_jester https://padlet.com/striped_jester/8f1h76tqi1h2vdcr/wish/2361007071 Invasive species are non-indigenous organisms that disallow native species to survive.]]> 2022-10-28 18:29:39 UTC https://padlet.com/striped_jester/8f1h76tqi1h2vdcr/wish/2361007071 striped_jester https://padlet.com/striped_jester/8f1h76tqi1h2vdcr/wish/2361010627 Invasive species are non-indigenous, meaning that they are not originally from the native area and come from somewhere else. These organisms adapt really fast to the environment and begin to reproduce rapidly. Invasive species also outcompete native species for resources. They tend to destroy habitats where other native animals usually live as well.]]> 2022-10-28 18:33:02 UTC https://padlet.com/striped_jester/8f1h76tqi1h2vdcr/wish/2361010627 striped_jester https://padlet.com/striped_jester/8f1h76tqi1h2vdcr/wish/2361020278 Not only do invasive species cause environmental problems, economical problems are also a huge issue. Farmers always buy pesticides and traps for them, and that makes them spend a lot of money.]]> 2022-10-28 18:42:32 UTC https://padlet.com/striped_jester/8f1h76tqi1h2vdcr/wish/2361020278 striped_jester https://padlet.com/striped_jester/8f1h76tqi1h2vdcr/wish/2361024675 To avoid carrying an organism from one area to another, make sure to check your boots before and after a hike. Same as for boats, be aware of any creatures that could be lurking on it and be sure to cleanse it after boating.]]> 2022-10-28 18:47:25 UTC https://padlet.com/striped_jester/8f1h76tqi1h2vdcr/wish/2361024675 striped_jester https://padlet.com/striped_jester/8f1h76tqi1h2vdcr/wish/2361026212 Sometimes, you could be buying an invasive species of plants by accident. Contact your state's Native Plant Society or search up if the plant you plan on buying is invasive from a reliable source.]]> 2022-10-28 18:49:07 UTC https://padlet.com/striped_jester/8f1h76tqi1h2vdcr/wish/2361026212 striped_jester https://padlet.com/striped_jester/8f1h76tqi1h2vdcr/wish/2361028348 There have been many reported problems of non-native species causing environmental issues such as eating crops, spreading diseases to plants, taking all of the resources, and much more. ]]> 2022-10-28 18:51:22 UTC https://padlet.com/striped_jester/8f1h76tqi1h2vdcr/wish/2361028348 striped_jester https://padlet.com/striped_jester/8f1h76tqi1h2vdcr/wish/2361038117 A common way of getting rid of invasive species is setting traps dedicated to them. Many farmers do this procedure to keep these pesky organisms away from their crops and animals.]]> 2022-10-28 19:01:27 UTC https://padlet.com/striped_jester/8f1h76tqi1h2vdcr/wish/2361038117 striped_jester https://padlet.com/striped_jester/8f1h76tqi1h2vdcr/wish/2361041636 Officials state a method that could potentially work is introducing a new species to help control and regulate the population of the invasive species. This has been claimed to be the most environmentally friendly way to resolve this issue, but we must be careful, for that species could become invasive as well.]]> 2022-10-28 19:05:21 UTC https://padlet.com/striped_jester/8f1h76tqi1h2vdcr/wish/2361041636 striped_jester https://padlet.com/striped_jester/8f1h76tqi1h2vdcr/wish/2363801350 Have you ever seen these berries? If you live in prairie or woodland-type areas, you most likely have.
Buckthorn Trees are very invasive. They grow and spread at a fast pace and will kill other plants to gain nutrients. For example, they can cover up a fellow growing plant to block out sunlight and kill them off. ]]> 2022-10-31 18:29:02 UTC https://padlet.com/striped_jester/8f1h76tqi1h2vdcr/wish/2363801350 striped_jester https://padlet.com/striped_jester/8f1h76tqi1h2vdcr/wish/2363806372 Green crabs originate from Europe and have come to America due to getting carried by  various ships. It's now found in waters off of North and South America, Asia, and Australia. It's a very ravenous eater of shellfish and comes off as a nuisance to shellfish farmers.]]> 2022-10-31 18:32:45 UTC https://padlet.com/striped_jester/8f1h76tqi1h2vdcr/wish/2363806372 striped_jester https://padlet.com/striped_jester/8f1h76tqi1h2vdcr/wish/2363810889 The common starling comes from Europe, and is now found in all regions. As innocent as all birds (as well as this one) seem, these birds are very aggressive and often tend to destroy berries and crops.]]> 2022-10-31 18:36:12 UTC https://padlet.com/striped_jester/8f1h76tqi1h2vdcr/wish/2363810889