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elizabeth-cooper t1_j95snzf wrote

Reply to comment by dempom in Flaco, the owl who escaped from the Central Park Zoo, will be allowed his freedom - UPI.com by thonioand

These define an invasive species:

  1. They can survive a large variety of habitats or environmental conditions.

  2. They outcompete native species for resources like food and water.

  3. They often lack natural enemies (predators, competitors, and parasites) in their new habitat.

  4. They grow and reproduce rapidly.

https://ocean.si.edu/ocean-life/plants-algae/rough-reputation-are-invasive-species-all-bad

One single owl probably does not have the ability to do this but that doesn't mean it couldn't potentially be a concern.

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