Researchers reveal where invasive animal species are taking hold

Researchers have developed the first ever global analysis of established alien species. 

Alien species - or invasive species - are those that become established outside their natural range in another location where they've historically not been found. 

According to the new study, the top three hotspots with the highest numbers of established alien species were the Hawaiian islands, New Zealand's North Island and the Lesser Sunda Islands of Indonesia. 

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