With no natural predators or competitors in place, they reproduce rapidly, consuming vast amounts of vegetation along their path.
Another invasive species that has made its way into the Amazon rainforest is the giant African snail. These large mollusks were introduced unintentionally through international trade and have since thrived in this new environment. With no natural predators or competitors in place, they reproduce rapidly, consuming vast amounts of vegetation along their path. The presence of these snails not only disrupts local ecosystems but also poses economic threats to agriculture by damaging crops.