Example Invasive Species
With all of the above context in mind, here is a selection of 17 invasive species from all corners of the globe that are having the biggest impacts on their new environments:
Asian carp
Native to: China and Eastern Russia
Introduced to: Europe and North America

Asian carp
Asian Longhorn Beetle
Native to: China, Japan, Korea
Introduced to: Europe and North America

Asian longhorn beetle
Asian Tiger Mosquito
Native to: Asia
Introduced to: Africa, Europe, Middle East, United States

Asian tiger mosquito
Brown Marmorated Stink Bug
Native to: East Asia
Introduced to: Europe and North America

Brown marmorated stink bug
Burmese Python
Native to: Southeast Asia
Introduced to: Florida, USA

Burmese python
Cane Toad
Native to: Central and South America
Introduced to: Australia

Cane toad
European Green Crab
Native to: Europe
Introduced to: North America

European green crab
European Rabbit
Native to: Northern Africa and Southern Europe
Introduced to: Everywhere outside of Asia and Antarctica

European rabbit
European Starling
Native to: Asia, Europe, and Northern Africa
Introduced to: Australasia, North America, Southern Africa

European starling
Feral Pig
Native to: Europe
Introduced to: North America

Feral pig
Grey Squirrel
Native to: North America
Introduced to: Europe

Grey squirrel
Japanese Beetle
Native to: Japan
Introduced to: North America

Japanese beetle
Northern Pacific seastar
Native to: Waters around China, Japan, and Korea
Introduced to: Waters around Australia

Northern Pacific seastar
Northern Snakehead Fish
Native to: China
Introduced to: North America

Northern snakehead fish
Small Indian mongoose
Native to: Southern Asia
Introduced to: Asia, Central and South America

Small Indian mongoose
Red Imported Fire Ant
Native to: South America
Introduced to: North America, Australia, Korea

Red imported fire ant
Zebra Mussel
Native to: Aral, Azov, Black, and Caspia Seas
Introduced to: Europe, North America and Russia

Zebra mussel
And that’s your lot for our round-up of invasive species. Have you seen any of these creatures in the wild? Please do share your experiences in the comments section below!
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