Texas officials are sounding the alarm over seven invasive animals they say must be eliminated at all costs, warning the threat is far worse than most residents realize. The list includes species that devastate crops, outcompete native wildlife, and in some cases pose direct dangers to pets and even children.
Texas faces a significant ecological and economic challenge from a range of invasive species that have established themselves across the state. These organisms, introduced through trade, travel, and changing climate conditions, are causing damage to agriculture, native wildlife, and public health. The following is a summary of seven species of particular concern to Texas officials and researchers….