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Invasive Species Riddles

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Australian PineHey mate! I am from down under, The water from the Everglades is what I plunder. I am known as the true terror of the ‘glades, An aggressive invader; many wish we were old maids.
Bromeliad WeevilThis evil insect came from Mexico. To native bromeliads it’s a dangerous foe. It’s young drill holes in bromeliad leaves, Becoming one of the air plant’s pet peeves
Burmese PythonFrom Southeast Asia I’m a popular pet. I really do like it here in Florida where it is humid and wet. Eating endangered species are a part of what I will prey, Prompting park officials to not invite me to stay.
Common MynaI love to mimic the way other birds sing and talk. I transfer malaria, causing other birds to squawk. If you build a nest it will soon become my home. As an omnivore for food I have freedom to roam.
Cuban Treefrog. This species of frog comes from the West Indies, Feeding on native green tree frog species. Reducing native frogs through hungry eating, Skin secretions stop birds from feasting.
Feral PigI have a long snout and my tail is hairy The diseases I spread are kinda scary I uproot plants and leave deer-like tracks In Arkansas I'm known as a razorback
MelaleucaHey mate! I am from down under, The water from the Everglades is what I plunder. I am known as the true terror of the ‘glades, An aggressive invader; many wish we were old maids.
Mayan CichlidKnown to alter community structure, They may have lived during the Mayan culture. Aggressive and mean it takes over the places Where native fishes like to make kissy faces.
Pike KillfishLook and you will find me in a shallow slough Eating native mosquito fish that don’t have a clue. We can tolerate waters that are low in oxygen, And eat those that control the mosquito population


Library Media Specialist
Higgins Middle School
Peabody, MA

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