With this in mind, the Global Invasive Species Database GISD aims to increase public awareness about invasive species and to facilitate effective prevention and management activities. According to a study published by Alexander von Humboldt’s Institute, invasive species are the second cause of extinction of species in the world just behind habitat loss. Invasive species can damage ecosystems, affect the local economy and public health making them a threat to consider.Īmong this group are the European pigeons Columba livia, lionfish Pterois volitans and the African land snail Achatina fulica which have taken over areas in Bogotá, the Caribbean and the amazon region. According to Colombian National University and Bogotá’s Botanical Garden there are more than 300 invasive species in the country.
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