Exploring the Impact of Invasive Species on Ecosystems

The video begins with a story about a bunny that leads to a discussion on exotic invasive species. It explains how these species, when introduced to new ecosystems, can become dominant and cause ecological harm. Examples include the European Starling, red-tailed boa, Kudzu, and Brown Tree Snake. The video discusses management strategies like prevention and biological control, highlighting both successes and failures. It also mentions rare cases where invasive species have had positive impacts, such as the Asian Clam supporting ecosystems where native mussels are declining.

What did the bunnies find on Planet Wonderful that made it perfect for them?

• Fields of four-leafed clover

• Tall, spindly carrot people

• All of the above

• Big dumb cabbages

What is the main topic of the video?

• Exotic invasive species

• Gardening tips

• Space travel

• The life cycle of bunnies

How do invasive species typically arrive in new ecosystems?

• Natural migration

• Human assistance

• Climate change

• Random chance

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Which bird species was introduced to America by a rich man in New York?

• European Starling

• American Robin

• House Sparrow

• Pigeon

What invasive species was introduced to the Everglades and became a problem?

• Brown Tree Snake

• Kudzu

• Red-tailed Boa

• European Starling

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What plant is known as 'The vine that ate the American southeast'?

• Wisteria

• Morning Glory

• Ivy

• Kudzu

What invasive species caused the extinction of ten out of eleven native bird species in Guam?

• Brown Tree Snake

• Kudzu

• Red-tailed Boa

• European Starling

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What is one method used to control invasive species?

• Relocating them

• Introducing another species

• Using pesticides

• Building fences

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What was the unintended consequence of introducing mongoose to Hawaii?

• They ate the invasive rats

• They died out quickly

• They preferred eating native bird eggs

• They became pets

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Which invasive species had a positive impact by replacing native mussels?

• European Starling

• Red-tailed Boa

• Asian Clam

• Brown Tree Snake

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