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Invasions of the Brown Tree Snake (Boiga irregularis)

This chapter is a part of a larger volume report called Our Living Resources: A report to the nation on the distribution, abundance, and health of U.S. plants, animals, and ecosystems. This chapter deals with non-native species - more specifically, the brown tree snake (Boiga irregularis), as an invasive species and its effects on native birds More...

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USGS Brown Treesnake Project

This webpage highlights the goal of BTS-related research is to eradicate the snake on Guam, and to prevent further infestations elsewhere.

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Nonnative Grass Invasions and Fire in the Sonoran Desert

This issues overview and its resources deal with the spread of nonnative grasses in the Sonoran desert of Arizona has increased the risk of devastating fires by ignited fuel. The saguaro cactuses and desert tortoises have suffered catastrophic population losses as a result of these fires fueled by nonnative grasses. Read more about nonnative More...

  • Burned saguaros and yuccas, 1995 Rio Fire in the Phoenix area

Brown Treesnake on Guam: How the arrival of one invasive species damaged the ecology, commerce, electrical systems, and human health on Guam: A comprehensive information source

This resource has been developed to provide source materials on the history of the invasion, continuing threats, research results, and containment and management of the brown Treesnake (Boiga irregularis) in Guam and its relevance to other islands and mild continental environments. Users can report snake sightings on this website, get information More...

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Impact of invasive species on reptiles and amphibians

Native amphibian and reptile populations worldwide are under threat from exotic invasive species of plants and animals, including other reptiles and amphibians. As habitats are changed and plant community organization is modified by exotic species, delicate relationships between plants and animals are altered or eliminated, creating a negative More...

  • Green turtle (Chelonia mydas L.)