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What could be the most harmful invasive species ever?
Here’s our list:
- 7) The Cotton Whitefly.
- 6) The Snakehead Fish.
- 5) The Asian Longhorned Beetle.
- 4) The Burmese Python.
- 3) The Cane Toad.
- 2) The European/Common Rabbit.
- 1) The Nile Perch.
- Further Reading. Plant and Animal species on this list were selected from The Global Invasive Species Database.
What is the most destructive animal?
Of all the species in the world, the largest—and most dangerous—is the saltwater crocodile. These ferocious killers can grow up to 23 feet in length, weigh more than a ton, and are known to kill hundreds each year, with crocodiles as a whole responsible for more human fatalities annually than sharks.
What animals are invasive?
Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes)
How do species become invasive?
An introduced species might become invasive if it can outcompete native species for resources such as nutrients, light, physical space, water, or food. If these species evolved under great competition or predation, then the new environment may host fewer able competitors, allowing the invader to proliferate quickly.
What is the most invasive plant in the world?
Kudzu are a breed of spiraling, scaling, spreading vines native to Japan. The plants are, according to legend, the most invasive plant species in the world, possessed with the ability to climb over trees so quickly they suffocate and kill the branches and trunks they shade from the sun.
What are some invasive species in Texas?
Nutria are one of the more notorious invasive species in Texas. Burros, armadillos, bluebonnets, and pecan trees are just a few examples of the diverse flora and fauna that one might come across in Texas. While some of these species have become a source of state pride, others are much less welcome.