What Are Invasive Species?

Native species, non-native species, invasive species, pests....what’s the difference? Don’t worry, we break it down for you in this video.
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[michaelgerow]

If you asked my dad he would say my aunt Vivian is an invasive species.

[mikerancatore]

Aren't humans the most invasive species? Are we not the ones who take over other species habitats, and introduce new creatures to all areas of the world?

[botanicaltreasures]

Good explanation of what an invasive species is. Charming artwork also.

[tsheringwangmu]

This was really helpful and informative. Thank you !

[Kinzashahid-yxhq]

What is difference between indigenous and invasive species?

[wholesystems]

This is circular reasoning you're presenting.  

“Invasive species” is a colonial social-economic construct. The concept that a species “doesn’t belong” or is “unnatural” or “outcompeting” isn’t based in ecological rationale so much as social judgements. That it depends on a species being “non native” (also a bullshjt term) adds to the flimsiness of it all. One can easily make a case that many species which have been in an area since before the magical threshold of 1491 “outcompete” others - solidago and pinus strobus to name but two in this region. It’s time we move beyond this tired rhetoric and judgement about who is good and bad in an ecosystem and toward a place of recognizing the sovereignty of all species and their role as responses to conditions. Invasion biology comes into existence because we see ecosystems resource-centrically. When relating to our ecosystems without resource value judgements the concept of invasiveness ceases to exist.

[antoinettebowens]

I'll find some info when I'm in 12th grade, about what are invasive species, because I don't know what that means. I'm just curious and but really smart. I'm about 107.09℅ smart. And 1000609℅ curious.

[maryphelps]

Realizing that Any large Impact on Resources is felt by Everyone Globally & the Pain starts with People struggling for a Decent life . Like shelter, food & water.

[NEON_]

Kudzu leafs make for great toilet paper

[shellygardner]

What's the difference between an invasive species, and diversity and inclusion? Besides one being a strength and the other being unwanted.

[kairinase]

Racist is when you apply these categories to humans.