Species introduced either deliberately or accidentally through human activity
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On today's episode, you'll hear about a few of our non-native lizards and learn about the complexity of when a species may or may not be called invasive. Learn more:The Invasion Curve: A Tool for Understanding Invasive Species Management in South Florida - https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/UW392 "Ticks and Tickborne Illness in Florida" (a Naturally Florida podcast episode): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ticks-and-tickborne-illness-in-florida/id1573268305?i=1000621364386 Naturally Florida Podcast Explains - Invasive Species: https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/pinellasco/2025/02/14/naturally-florida-podcast-explains-invasive-species/ How you can help:Report Sightings of Nonnative Species: https://myfwc.com/wildlifehabitats/nonnatives/report/Nuisance Wildlife Control Operator Search: https://app.myfwc.com/hgm/nwt/nwtsearch.aspx
Humans are actively playing a role in spreading species across the globe. States because of social demand are actively trying to increase nonnative species through the management and supplemental releases. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/paul-yudin/your-adrenaline License code: QWS1TG5BYTFK2PCL