Invasive Species Collection

Himalayan balsam (Impatiens glandulifera) flowers and seed pods, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

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Mandarin Duck - pair - Germany Date:

Galapagos giant tortoise thermoregulation
Galapagos giant tortoises (Geochelone nigra vandenburghi) gather in volcanically heated thermal pools to keep warm overnight at altitude

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Mandarin Duck - drake in breeding plumage - Germany Date:

Eastern mosquitofish, Gambusia holbrooki. Mature female eating mosquito larvae at surface
Great white shark, Carcharodon carcharias, following kayak. Increasingly, people and sharks come int Date: 12-Jan-20

Flowering ice plant in Caesarea National Park in Israel
Plants, A flower of the ice plant or sour fig, Carpobrotus edulis, an invasive species originally from South Africa

An adult nutria (Myocastor coypus), an invasive species introduced from South America, Spree Forest, Germany, Europe

Large Green iguana, an invasive species in Florida

Nutria winter 01. S-E Arndt
Nutria - adult Nutria in winter - Lower Saxony, Germany Date: 16-Oct-18

Brown bullhead catfish, Ameiurus nebulosus, guarding offspring. They live between six and eight years
Sea trout, Salmo trutta, on Z&, xea;zere river, Portugal. Found in streams, ponds, rivers and lakes. Date: 12-Jan-20

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Common ostrich, Struthio camelus, on ostrich breeding farm. Ostriches are farmed around the world, Date: 27-Nov-18

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Serra da Estrela dog (Estrela Mountain dog). Puppies for sale in cages. Is a large breed of dog, whi Date: 27-Nov-18

Coypu c. 1900 (colour litho)
1776287 Coypu c.1900 (colour litho) by Brehm, Alfred (1829-84) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The coypu (Myocastor coypus), also known as the river rat or nutria, is a large, herbivorous

African Tulip tree and lush vegetation on the Hamakua Coast, The Big Island, Hawaii, USA

Invasive species, Indo Pacific Lionfish (Pterois volitans) West Sand Ridge, Bahamas Bank near Grand Bahama, Caribbean

An invasive lionfish swims along the edge of a coral reef on the north coast of Cuba

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Racoon Dog - adult next to its den - Germany Date:

Lionfish, Pterois volitans, Philippines
A trio of Lionfish (Pterois volitans) hunt above a reef in the Philippines; Philippines

Ice plant along the Pacific Ocean near Half Moon Bay, California, USA

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American Mink - adult on ice - Germany Date:

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American Mink - adult on ice - Germany Date:

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American Mink - adult - Germany Date:

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American Mink - adult - Germany Date:

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American Mink - adult - Germany Date:

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American Mink - adult - Germany Date:

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American Mink - adult - Germany Date:

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American Mink - adult - Germany Date:

Shore Crab (Carcinus maenas) with deep green carapace

Phragmites and clouds at sunrise, Rye Harbor State Park, Rye, New Hampshire

USA, North Carolina, Merchants Millpond State Park, Cypress trees growing in swamp green with duckweed

Spanish flag (Lantana camara) flowers

Winged spindle tree in woodland C013 / 9916
Winged spindle tree (Euonymus alatus, red leaves) growing in woodland in autumn. Native to eastern Asia, this shrub is an ornamental plant

Montbretia (Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora) flowering near roadside, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Larger grain borer beetle, SEM
Larger grain borer. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a larger grain borer beetle (Prostephanus truncatus) boring into a kernel of maize

Old Sail ships Galapagos Island Isabela
" Albemarle Island" (now Isabela) hand coloured engraving by Huyot and Bepard facing page 520 in All Around the World published in 1872 by William Collins & Son

Galapagos giant tortoise and sail ship
Sail boat visiting Galapagos (Daphne Major island in background) and Giant tortoise, photo composite. The Galapagos was visited by Charles Darwin in his Beagle voyages

Common dodder (Cuscuta epithymum)
Common dodder (Cuscuta epithymum, red) and common gorse (Ulex europaeus, yellow). The common dodder is a parasitic plant that doesn t contain chlorophyll

Heartleaf iceplant (Aptenia cordifolia) flowers. Also called baby sunrose, this succulent is native to southern Africa but in some regions of Europe, such as south-west England, it also grows wild

Japanese apple rose hips (Rosa rugosa). The rose hips (red, round) are the fruit of the rose plant. This plant, also known as Hedgehog rose or Turkestan rose

Bluebells (Hyacinthoides hispanica)
Spanish bluebell (Hyacinthoides hispanica) flowers. This species of bluebell is grown as a garden flower in the UK but bees carry pollen to nearby woods

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"Invasive Species: A Global Challenge" Picture No. 12009584 showcases the vibrant beauty of Himalayan balsam flowers and seed pods in Wiltshire, England. However, beneath their alluring appearance lies a threat to native flora. Meanwhile, Picture No. 12009583 reveals the fascinating thermoregulation process of Galapagos giant tortoises. Unfortunately, these iconic creatures face disruption due to invasive species encroaching upon their habitats. In Miami's gardens of Viscaya, USA, iguanas have made themselves at home (Picture No. 12009582). These large green invaders disrupt local ecosystems and pose challenges for conservation efforts. Another invader wreaking havoc is the nutria (Picture No. 12009581), as seen during winter in S-E Arndt's photograph. Originally from South America, this destructive rodent has found its way into various regions worldwide. The Eastern mosquitofish (Gambusia holbrooki) is introduced globally for mosquito control (Picture No. 12009580). While it may seem beneficial initially, its widespread presence poses threats to native fish populations in North America and beyond. Guarding its offspring fiercely is the brown bullhead catfish (Ameiurus nebulosus) shown in Picture No. 12009579. Though they live relatively short lives between six and eight years old, these invasive catfish can cause significant ecological imbalances when introduced into non-native waters. From picturesque landscapes to captivating wildlife encounters across continents – each image highlights a different aspect of the invasive species challenge we face today on a global scale. Let us strive towards understanding and managing these intruders effectively to protect our precious biodiversity for future generations.