Local scientists are worried that they’ll continue to wreak havoc unless state regulators and citizens alike start implementing stronger measures to stop them from spreading. ![]() The federal government defines an “invasive species” as “a species that is non-native or alien to the ecosystem” and “causes or is likely to cause economic or environmental harm or harm to human health.” Zebra mussels, Africanized bees, and feral hogs are just a few of the invasive species that have made their presence known in Texas.Ĭombined, invasive species have caused an immense amount of agricultural, ecological, and economic damage. ![]() Over the past few decades, a coterie of invasive species has trespassed into the Lone Star State. While some of these species have become a source of state pride, others are much less welcome. Nutria are one of the more notorious invasive species in Texasīurros, armadillos, bluebonnets, and pecan trees are just a few examples of the diverse flora and fauna that one might come across in Texas. Photo courtesy of Flickr user riko.jennrich/Creative Commons
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