Nature destroying nature: BBC News Review

Non-native animals and plants are destroying biodiversity and ecosystems across the world. A major scientific report says mosquitos are spreading dengue and yellow fever, and rats and snakes are killing seabird populations. Invasive species are those that have come from a different environment accidentally and cause damage. They often arrive via ships, planes and tourists.
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