Foregin Invasive Species

Invasive Species:Foregin

Australian Acacia (Acacia Mearnsii)Origin: AustralliaNew Home: Abandoned agricultural areas and grasslands worldwide (Isreal)When Species was Introduced: 1875How Species was Introduced: Birds spreading seedsWhy is Species Successful: Low competition and dominant in resource gatheringProblems Caused by Species: Replaces native grasses and other plant life as well as deplete water sources.

Achatine (Achatina Fulica)Origin: AfricaNew Home: ChinaWhen Species was Introduced: 1931How Species was Introduced: Pet trade and through accidental distributionWhy is Species Successful: Few natrual predators and wide selection of food sourcesProblems Caused by Species: Elimination of local floras

Maritime Pine (Pinus Pinaster)Origin: Mediterranean BasinNew Home: South AfricaWhen Species was Introduced: 1923How Species was Introduced: Seed dispersalWhy Species is Successful: Very adaptive to anyt growing environmentProblems Caused by Species: Complete takeover of all nutrient uptake, eliminating native trees

Red-Whiskered Bulbul (Pycnonotus Cafer)Origin: South-east AsiaNew Home: SyndneyWhen Species was Introduced: 1880How Species was Introduced: Migration to urbanized areaWhy Species is Successful: Variety of food sources, few predatorsProblems Caused by Species: Dominant against other bird species as well as damage to electrical equipment in urban areas

Black Rat (Rattus Rattus)Origin: IndiaNew Home: EuropeWhen Species was Introduced: 1st centuryHow Species was Introduced: Through tradeWhy Species is Successful: Vast array of food sourcesProblems Caused by Species: Disease ridden, disrupts environmental balance

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