Invasive Species Spotlight: Wild Boar, Popcorn Tree, Japanese Beetle, and Apple Snail

Invasive species are non-native organisms that negatively affect their new ecosystems, causing environmental and economic harm. These organisms can be brought to new environments accidentally, like the Japanese beetle, or on purpose, like the popcorn tree. What invasive species all have in common is their adaptability and the harm they cause native plants and animals, property, and the economy.