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The Different Levels of Invasive Species
27:22 - 31:38 (04:15)
The level of impact caused by invasive species varies from crowding out the ecosystem to disrupting nearby ecosystems. The red squirrel is an example of the former while the North American gray squirrel is an example of the latter.
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A half a million eggs per spawn and a large appetite make the invasive species, Dr. Zhivago, a level three threat to the Great Lakes ecosystem, according to marine biologists.
27:22 - 28:39 (01:16)
Great Lakes
Summary
A half a million eggs per spawn and a large appetite make the invasive species, Dr. Zhivago, a level three threat to the Great Lakes ecosystem, according to marine biologists.
ChapterThe Different Levels of Invasive Species
EpisodeSelects: What is an invasive species?
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The three levels of invasive species include interloping, establishment, and impact, with each new level bringing greater risk to the ecosystem.
28:39 - 30:26 (01:46)
Invasive Species
Summary
The three levels of invasive species include interloping, establishment, and impact, with each new level bringing greater risk to the ecosystem.
ChapterThe Different Levels of Invasive Species
EpisodeSelects: What is an invasive species?
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The hosts discuss their love for black squirrels, their potential impact on non-native habitats, and a nightmare scenario involving being covered in squirrels.
30:26 - 31:38 (01:11)
animals
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The hosts discuss their love for black squirrels, their potential impact on non-native habitats, and a nightmare scenario involving being covered in squirrels.