When the brown tree snake (Boiga irregularis) was accidentally introduced to Guam it caused the local extinction of most of the island’s native bird and lizard species. It also caused “cascading” ecological effects by removing native pollinators, causing the subsequent decline of native plant species.

Brown treesnakes are mildly venomous. While the snakes are not considered dangerous to an adult human and no known deaths have occurred, young children can have reactions to tree snake bites.

Brown tree snake, (Boiga irregularis), also called brown catsnake or culepla, slender, mildly venomous, primarily arboreal snake of family Colubridae that is considered to be one of the most aggressive invasive species in the world.

3. What overall trend statement could you make about the impact of the brown tree snake on bird populations in Guam? The brown tree snake is bad for the bird populations in Guam because ever since the brown tree snake was introduced into Guam’s forests the bird population has decreased tremendously.

In the case of the brown treesnake, prevention efforts include working to detect stowaway snakes before they leave the island, as well as extreme vigilance on islands where the snakes are most likely to invade.

In case you’re unfamiliar with Guam’s infamous ‘snake problem’, the island is known for hosting an invasion of venomous brown snakes that have wreaked havoc on its native animal population. The species isn’t overly dangerous to humans, though its venomous bite packs a punch on the small animals it preys upon.

By 1968, brown tree snakes had successfully dispersed throughout the island. Reason(s) Why it has Become Established: The brown tree snake has become established on Guam due to the absence of natural population controls and the abundance of vulnerable prey on the island.

There are no other poisonous snakes on Guam.

The brown tree snake was accidentally introduced to Guam in the mid-1940s and rapidly spread across the island. At the same time, bird populations on Guam mysteriously began to decline. Today, 10 of Guam’s 12 original forest bird species have been lost. The remaining two are considered functionally extinct.

Guam tropical forests are also home to ironwood pines and other conifers, trees with medicinal uses, ornamental trees, pandanus, hardwoods, softwoods and more, all of which play an instrumental role in Guam’s ecology.

The Guam rail (Hypotaenidia owstoni) is a species of flightless bird, endemic to the United States territory of Guam, where it is known locally as the Ko’ko’ bird….

“The primary limestone forest on [Andersen Air Force Base] is considered some of the best native limestone forest left on Guam to serve as habitat for listed [threatened and endangered] species,” the agency wrote. “The removal and degradation of habitat includes some of the best remaining primary forest on Guam.”

Of these, 18.0% are endemic, meaning they exist in no other country, and 16.4% are threatened. Guam is home to at least 330 species of vascular plants, of which 20.9% are endemic….Guam Forest Information and Data.

Douglas Pratt of Guam’s seabirds, shorebirds and waterbirds, as well as forest birds and land birds. Small, harmless lizards called geckos, blue-tailed skinks, and chameleons patrol our homes and gardens, searching for insects.

Guam rails were once considered extinct in the wild. However, populations have been established on Rota and Cocos Island near Guam, and the bird is now listed as critically endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature.

The Guam rail, like other island rails, is virtually flightless. This is probably because there were no natural predators on its native island to bother them. While they do not have much in the way of flight muscles, they do have well-developed leg muscles.

A once-extinct bird species “re-evolved” itself into existence and returned to the island it once colonized thousands of years ago, researchers say. The Aldabra rail, named after the Aldabra Atoll it inhabits in the Seychelles, is the last surviving native flightless bird in the Indian Ocean region.

Surprisingly, there is no sand on the island of Guam. The beaches are covered in coral instead of sand, and paved roads in Guam are made by mixing coral and cement. It’s a Pacific Army base for the United States and is home to the Guam Pacific War Museum.

It’s generally cheaper. But depends on where your coming from regarding airfare. Very affordable. Other than that Guam is a US Hawaii wantabe.

As serene as Guam beaches are, you can never be too safe in our island’s waters. Unfortunately, dozens of visitors and locals get swept away in the island’s powerful currents. Just because waters look calm, doesn’t mean you shouldn’t take precautions to stay safe.

What to eat in Guam? Top 10 most popular Guamanian dishes

• Stew. Chamorro bistek. Guam. United States of America.
• Rice Dish. Eneksa agaga. Guam. United States of America.
• Stew. Kadon pika. Guam.
• Stew. Estufao. Guam.
• Pudding. Kalamai. Guam.
• Cookie. Guyuria. Guam.
• Shrimp/Prawn Dish. Kelaguen uhang. Guam.
• Chicken Dish. Kelaguen mannok. Guam.