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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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Species evolve to adapt to limiting factors in their native environment. When they are brought to a new environment, the new limiting factors may not restrict their growth.

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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

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