nonnative

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We’ve all heard of “invasive species,” the nonnative plants that can harm the environment or human health.

From Washington Post

“It’s made me less precious about my performance. I’m more willing to fail and be messy,” said Snook, who, like Macfadyen, faces the added challenge of ad-libbing in her nonnative accent.

From Los Angeles Times

Earlier studies found that Burmese pythons, which are nonnative apex predators originally from South Asia, had decimated native species, including wading birds, marsh rabbits and white-tailed deer.

From New York Times

As a nonnative species, the caiman would have also become desperate for food, leading it to attack easier prey, such as small dogs.

From Washington Times

Other factors include competition from nonnative mussels and rising stream temperatures linked to climate change.

From Seattle Times