Alien Invaders! 6 Simple Steps to Stop Invasive Species

They come from far away. And the damage they do can be massive. 

No, we’re not talking about little green men from Mars. These invaders are non-native organisms that overrun their new environments, taking away precious natural resources from native plants and animals. 

Most times, these plants and animals didn’t arrive on their own: either on purpose or by accident; humans introduced them and in the process, wrecked havoc on the environment. 

Prevention is key to stopping invasive species. Click the Take Action button to see what you can do to stop these invaders before it’s too late!

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