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Invasive Species: Lionfish in Barbados

In Invasive Species: Lionfish in Barbados, host Simon Reeve interviews a marine biologist who is employing a creative idea to keep lionfish numbers down. This video is excerpted from BBC's Incredible Journeys With Simon Reeve, a series that highlights one journalist’s travels across the globe and the diverse cultures and peoples he meets along the way.

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Burmese Python Invasion: Trapping the Invincible Predator

In Burmese Python Invasion: Trapping the Invincible Predator, Burmese pythons have become a real threat to the Everglades’ natural wildlife. Paid contractors patrol the wetlands and trap adult pythons to reduce their devastating impact on the natural wildlife. This video is excerpted from BBC's Natural World Florida: America's Animal Paradise, a series displaying Florida’s diverse wildlife and its resilience against increasing environmental threats.

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American Crayfish Trapping Strategy Fails to Control Invasive Species
The article "American Crayfish Trapping Strategy Fails to Control Invasive Species" from BBC's Discover Wildlife relates the results of a study that shows trapping invasive American crayfish is ineffective at controlling their population and may even harm native species. Researchers urge a shift in focus to biosecurity measures rather than trapping.
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Pigeons vs. Predator: A Fish out of Water

In Pigeons vs. Predator: A Fish out of Water, narrator Sir David Attenborough explores the unusual predator-prey relationship between urban pigeons and an invasive catfish that uses its whiskery barbels to sense the movements of its victims. Learn more about the interaction between the pigeons and the catfish, including the catfish's unique predatory behavior. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Planet Earth II, a breathtaking documentary series that highlights the natural wonders of our planet.

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Christmas Island: The March of the Red Crabs

In Christmas Island: The March of the Red Crabs, watch as millions of red crabs face an unexpected threat to their annual migration — yellow crazy ants, which were introduced to the island by humans. The ants disrupt the crabs' journey, potentially affecting the island's ecosystem and the crabs' survival. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Planet Earth II, a breathtaking documentary series that highlights the natural wonders of our planet.

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Invasive Species: Camels in Australia

In Invasive Species: Camels in Australia, host Simon Reeve accompanies a group of camel herders who are doing their part to manage the wild camel problem in Australia humanely. This video is excerpted from BBC's Incredible Journeys With Simon Reeve, a series that highlights one journalist’s travels across the globe and the diverse cultures and peoples he meets along the way.

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Awesome Australia Video Playlist

Discover the wonders of Australia with our video playlist! Explore the vibrant city of Sydney, the iconic Opera House, the breathtaking landscapes of the continent, and meet unique native animals like kangaroos. Perfect for a journey Down Under without leaving the classroom

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Mauritius: How Sustainable Tourism Is Reviving Its Endangered Wildlife
The article "Mauritius: How Sustainable Tourism Is Reviving Its Endangered Wildlife" from BBC's Discover Wildlife explores how luxury tourism is helping the island of Mauritius restore its devastated biodiversity. Through sustainable practices and conservation efforts, the tourism industry is playing a crucial role in supporting rewilding projects, combating invasive species, and contributing to reforestation, with positive results for local wildlife like the Mauritian kestrel and endemic plants.