@ssinvasives: We think these invasive animals are pretty embarrassed about this! Invasive animals threaten biodiversity by preying on native animals, competing with them for resources, and introducing diseases. Invasive animals can be tricky to identify. To learn more about them, check out: https://ssisc.ca/invasive/animals/ #InvasiveAnimals #SeaToSky #Animals #Meme Photo credits: Page 1: European Rabbit: Caiden B (CC BY-NC) (iNaturalist) Page 2: Goldfish: Sid (CC BY-NC) (iNaturalist) Page 3: American Bullfrog: Kelsey Low (CC BY-NC) (iNaturalist) Page 4: European rabbit: ekriegs (CC BY-NC) (iNaturalist) Page 5: Chinese Mystery Snail: Ben Zerante (CC BY-NC) (iNaturalist) Page 6: Quagga Mussel: Ronald Wan (CC BY-NC) (iNaturalist) Page 6: Zebra Mussel: Carlos Domínguez-Rodríguez (CC-BY) (iNaturalist) Page 7: Red-Eared Slider Turtle: Nelson Wisnik (CC BY-NC) (iNaturalist) Page 8: American Bullfrog: cricketfrog13 (CC BY-NC) (iNaturalist) Page 8: Red-Eared Slider Turtle: Glenn Berry (CC0) (iNaturalist) Image descriptions: Background image of a European rabbit. Text reads: “European rabbit “ and “Things we think invasive animals would be embarrassed about, if they could.” Background image of goldfish. Text reads: “Goldfish” and “Making a huge mess while eating (They disturb sediment while feeding, increasing water turbidity).” Background image of an American bullfrog. Text reads: “American Bullfrog” and “Eating anything that fits into their mouths, including other bullfrogs (Gluttonous, much?!).” Background image of a European rabbit. Text reads: “European Rabbit” and “Leaving holes everywhere they go (They build underground habitats which lead to land degradation and erosion).” Background image of a Chinese mystery snail. Text reads: “Chinese Mystery Snail” and “Making everyone else sick (They carry and transmit parasites and diseases).” Background image of Zebra and Quagga mussels. Text reads: “Zebra and Quagga Mussels” and “Bringing toxic vibes everywhere they go (they can cause toxic algal blooms).” And “Zebra” and “Quagga” with arrows pointing. Background image of a Red-eared slider turtle. Text reads: “Red-Eared Slider Turtle” and “Hogging all the good sun basking spots (They outcompete native turtles for basking sites and food).” Background image of a lake with a bullfrog and red-eared slider. Text reads: “Protect our ecosystems from invasive animals. To learn more about invasive animals, check out: ssisc.ca/report.”

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Wednesday 19 August 2026 18:14:01 GMT