You, yes you π«΅, can help stop invasive species. How, you ask?
πΆββοΈ Go for a walk. This is (maybe) more for you than for us, but trust us, it helps with science.
π Look at the world around you. Get familiar with the plants and animals in your area.
π· See something you don't recognize? Or maybe something you recognize but have never seen in the wild where you are before? Snap a picture!
π± Upload your picture to your favorite species identification app.
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Science, done.
Records like these can help scientists find newly introduced species and identify potential hotspots for where they are being introduced. Targeting management efforts in areas where invasive species are commonly introduced should increase the success of preventing the spread of invasive species.
Learn more about the importance of this work and how to get involved at the link in todayβs story or in our Life highlight.
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π·: 1. University of Wyoming photos by Daniel ...