Invasive Species National Park Service
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Invasive species found in Everglades National Park, Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, and Yellowstone National Park are discussed. Efforts to remove the invasive species are included as well.
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What's on Your Line? - Bonus Feature
Yellowstone National Park: This video covers both native and invasive species of trout that are found in the waters at Yellowstone. The physical characteristics of each of the five species are covered in detail. Cutthroat trout are native and must be released if caught!
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Troubled Waters - Main Feature
Yellowstone National Park: Efforts to eradicate three invasive species currently inhabiting Yellowstone are discussed. The species are lake trout, whirling disease parasite, and New Zealand mud snails.
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Invasive Species
Hawai'i Volcanoes NP: This video covers many problems that invasive species can cause. Two invasive plants, the Kahili ginger and the Morella Faya tree, are discussed in-depth. Solutions are given for restoring the balance between natives and invasives in the park.
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Everglades Invasives
Everglades National Park: The top invasive species that threaten Everglades National Park are discussed. Animal species include Burmese pythons, pike killifish, African jewelfish, marsh killifish, and walking catfish. Plant species include paperbark trees and Lygodium.
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Hole in the Donut Habitat Restoration
Everglades National Park: The process of executing a massive habitat restoration project in the Everglades called, "Hole-In-The-Donut" is shown. Acres of the nonnative species Brazilian pepper are effectively removed to allow native species to once again flourish.
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Python Road Survey
Everglades National Park: Be a part of a survey of invasive Burmese pythons in the Everglades with Dr. Michael Dorcas. Dr. Dorcas discusses how Burmese pythons are likely adversely affecting native species in the Everglades.