Ep. 83: Invasive Species Part 1

This week we take a look at some species that do not belong. An invasive species is an organism that is not native to a particular area. They can cause great environmental and economic harm to the new area.  To be invasive, a species must adapt to the new area easily.  It must reproduce quickly.  It must harm property, the economy or native plants and animals of the region.  Many invasive species are introduced to a new region accidentally, while others are brought on purpose.  

 

1st Story- Japanese Murder Hornets in North America

2nd Story- Pablo Escobar's Cocaine Hippos

3rd Story- Snakes Take Over Guam

4th Story- Pesky Rabbits in Australia

5th Story- Carpocalypse 

 

Skarping video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqykDINEcGo&t=88s

Vice documentary https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YnZp1jtOhR0&t=724s

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