The threat of invasive species - Jennifer Klos
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Massive vines that blanket the southern United States, climbing high as they uproot trees and swallow buildings. A ravenous snake that is capable of devouring an alligator. Rabbit populations that eat themselves into starvation. These aren’t horror movie concepts – they’re real stories. But how could such situations exist in nature? Jennifer Klos gives the facts on invasive species.
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Even though governments monitor the transport of plants and animals, what other strategies could be adopted to stop the unwanted introductions of non-native species?
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Meet The Creators
- Educator Jennifer Klos
- Script Editor Alex Gendler
- Director Hernando Bahamon
- Artist Andrés Landazábal
- Animator Miguel Otálora, José Arce
- Compositor Ricardo Avila
- Composer Manuel Borda
- Narrator Addison Anderson
