What is an invasive species?

What is an invasive species?

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Invasive species can mean a lot of things, from fungus to feral pigs and European starlings to kudzu vines. Basically, it’s anything brought to a place, either by humans or nature, that didn’t originate there. They aren’t always a problem, but many times they can wreak havoc on the local ecosystem. Learn all about these invaders today.