Non-Native Species on Santa Catalina Island

As important as the endemic species are the non-natives. While endemic species, found only on the island need protecting. The non-natives need management and removal. These species often have profound negative impacts on the delicate island ecosystem. Out-competing natives, causing erosion, and desertification of native habitat. Here's a list from the conservancy of the non-native species present on the island:

• American Bison
  
• Black Buck
  
• European Starling
  
• Feral Cat
  
• Feral Goat
  
• Feral Pig
  
• Mule Deer
  
• Norwegian Rats
  
• Bullfrog