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The Impact of Non-Native Plant Species on Wildlife
31:38 - 38:31 (06:52)
The growth and spread of non-native plant species have a negative impact on wildlife by reducing their food sources and habitat, and some non-native grasses can also increase the risk of forest fires.
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Non-native grasses can outcompete and choke out native grasses, leaving little food for wildlife, and can also pose a danger by burning hotter and faster, potentially harming animal populations.
31:38 - 34:09 (02:30)
Summary
Non-native grasses can outcompete and choke out native grasses, leaving little food for wildlife, and can also pose a danger by burning hotter and faster, potentially harming animal populations.
ChapterThe Impact of Non-Native Plant Species on Wildlife
EpisodeSelects: What is an invasive species?
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Invasive species can alter an ecosystem in various ways, such as changing the wildfire cycle and soil composition.
34:09 - 35:20 (01:11)
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Invasive species can alter an ecosystem in various ways, such as changing the wildfire cycle and soil composition. They can also spread easily through transportation of soil, highlighting the importance of preventing their transfer to new areas.
ChapterThe Impact of Non-Native Plant Species on Wildlife
EpisodeSelects: What is an invasive species?
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Guillermo Diaz takes a deep dive into the story of his 313 days spent in space, a story that has been buried for nearly a century, and how it changed the world.
35:20 - 38:31 (03:10)
Summary
Guillermo Diaz takes a deep dive into the story of his 313 days spent in space, a story that has been buried for nearly a century, and how it changed the world.