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Selects: What is an invasive species?
59:50
Published: Sat Nov 05 2022
Description
Invasive species can mean a lot of things, from fungus to feral pigs and European starlings to kudzu vines. Basically, it's anything brought to a place, either by humans or nature, that didn't originate there. They aren't always a problem, but many times they can wreak havoc on the local ecosystem. Learn all about these invaders in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The hosts discuss the impact of invasive species on ecosystems and the potential solutions to reduce their negative effects.
00:00 - 01:39 (01:39)
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The hosts discuss the impact of invasive species on ecosystems and the potential solutions to reduce their negative effects.
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The definition of invasive species was developed in 1998 due to the realization that introducing foreign species to new ecosystems without predators can cause ecological harm.
01:39 - 09:21 (07:42)
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The definition of invasive species was developed in 1998 due to the realization that introducing foreign species to new ecosystems without predators can cause ecological harm. It includes both harmful and even beneficial non-native species like European honeybees.
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The introduction of invasive species can happen in a variety of ways, including through ballast water, packing material, and insect-infested wood, leading to unintended consequences for native ecosystems.
09:21 - 12:57 (03:35)
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The introduction of invasive species can happen in a variety of ways, including through ballast water, packing material, and insect-infested wood, leading to unintended consequences for native ecosystems.
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Pythons in the Everglades have caused a huge decline in populations of deer, rabbits and other animals, with some areas seeing declines of up to 99%.
12:57 - 17:43 (04:45)
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Pythons in the Everglades have caused a huge decline in populations of deer, rabbits and other animals, with some areas seeing declines of up to 99%.
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The issue of ships taking on water to balance cargo loads is questioned and potential technology solutions are discussed.
17:43 - 23:50 (06:07)
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The issue of ships taking on water to balance cargo loads is questioned and potential technology solutions are discussed. The podcast features a contrast between a tech savvy character and someone less familiar with technology.
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Zebra mussels and Asian carp are invasive species that damage ecosystems by eating their primary food sources, such as plankton, and causing imbalances in the food chain.
23:50 - 27:22 (03:31)
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Zebra mussels and Asian carp are invasive species that damage ecosystems by eating their primary food sources, such as plankton, and causing imbalances in the food chain.
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The level of impact caused by invasive species varies from crowding out the ecosystem to disrupting nearby ecosystems.
27:22 - 31:38 (04:15)
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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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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.
31:38 - 38:31 (06:52)
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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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Management of invasive species, like the brown marmorated stink bug, can be done proactively through border inspections and destroying them in the first phase or reactively through different management strategies, but it all depends on the type of species.
38:31 - 43:25 (04:54)
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Management of invasive species, like the brown marmorated stink bug, can be done proactively through border inspections and destroying them in the first phase or reactively through different management strategies, but it all depends on the type of species.
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In Central Park in the winter of 1890 and 1891, a total of 100 European starlings were introduced as part of an effort to introduce all birds mentioned in the works of William Shakespeare to North America.
43:25 - 45:53 (02:28)
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In Central Park in the winter of 1890 and 1891, a total of 100 European starlings were introduced as part of an effort to introduce all birds mentioned in the works of William Shakespeare to North America. However, the birds became an invasive species known to destroy crops and have a negative impact on other bird populations.
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Cane toads were introduced to Australia as a means of controlling the cane beetle population in the 1930s and were successful in their role as agricultural pest control.
45:53 - 48:25 (02:31)
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Cane toads were introduced to Australia as a means of controlling the cane beetle population in the 1930s and were successful in their role as agricultural pest control.
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The invasive species of kudzu has become a staple in the South, where it covers roadsides and even has cafes and antique shops named after it.
48:25 - 57:14 (08:48)
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The invasive species of kudzu has become a staple in the South, where it covers roadsides and even has cafes and antique shops named after it. While methods such as introducing cows have been used to try and control it, kudzu remains a defining feature of Southern landscapes.
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A collection of several podcast recommendations with instructions on where to listen to them.
57:14 - 1:00:25 (03:11)
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A collection of several podcast recommendations with instructions on where to listen to them.