[teruakohatu]

> Invasive species thrive in ecosystems that we create.

In some cases yes, in other cases they simply out compete local species.

My country had managed to keep snakes out, but no doubt if they ever took hold here they would thrive in the wild, and harm the native bird population like the invasive stoats have. The invasive stoats live in the wild, far from people.

[jefflombardjr]

The book referenced actually provides numbers on this. Invasives out competing local species is a rarity according to the studies referenced in the book.

Here is another perspective too: https://www.vox.com/down-to-earth/22796160/invasive-species-...