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Give an example of an introduced species and explain the negative impact it had on the
environment?
One example is the Burmese python. As irresponsible owners released the snake into the wild, they started to breed. They feed on small animals such as rats, birds, raccoons, and even dogs. They are also know to feed on endangered bird species in the park.
Another example is the kudzu plant. Originally introduced to prevent soil loss from erosion, it is now classified as a problematic weed. It has an impressive growth rate and by blanketing trees and shrubs with its large leaves, it deprives other plants of the sunlight they need to survive. They are also resistant to most types of herbicide and can live for many years.