The abundance of nonnative species in Miami-Dade County is increasing rapidly
Visiting Invasive Species Brewing in South Florida can give you a pretty good idea of the kind of wildlife you’re going to encounter in the larger Miami area. In fact, patrons may step over curly-tailed lizards on their way in for a beer. Inside the establishment, taxidermy and mounted skeletons—everything from green iguanas to Burmese pythons and tegus—line the walls. The brewery’s name and the creatures brandished on their T-shirts and swag offer the perfect glimpse into just how pervasive nonnative species have become in the area.
Now, a new study confirms just how alien the urban reptile and amphibian community of Miami-Dade County has become—even in a period of just five years…