Invasive Species: The Story of Bunny

Hank tells us the story of bunny and planet Wonderful, and the impacts of exotic invasive species on ecosystems while introducing us to a couple interesting individuals.

[ryanpowell]

Why does Hank look like he has a talking dog, smokes pot, and investigates mysteries with his friends?

[stephenkraus]

Many have heard of the Zebra mussel (invasive) causing havoc all over the great lakes. In their homeland the Round Goby is their main predator. Whether introduced purposefully or accidentally, I am not sure, but they are now found in the great lakes as well. The problem is that while eating the mussels most of the time, they prefer Small Mouth Bass eggs (native to the Great Lakes) when available.

[LakseJohn]

Loved the Flight of the Conchords referense with the asian clams ^^

[patriciarussell]

Love your shows please do a show on Aarow Heat Flat worms. I've found them in my garden beds, they are invasive ALIENS they eat earthworms. I raise red wigglers for castings and these ALIEN flat worms need to be known by more people especially worm farmers, like me☺ Thanks again for great shows.

[ShinJudo]

A glass of Orange Juice, though. The line of the day right there.

[heywood]

YOU CAN SEE HIS WHITE FOLDED PAPER SCRIPT ON THE BOOK HAHAHA I LOVE HANK AND SCISHOW SO MUCH! 😍

[DeshkaArt]

This video could have been done entirely in Australia and would have just as much content. The amount of invasive species we have is ridiculous.


Actually, that should happen, Australian invasive species video?

[newperve]

The worst example of biological control is the Cane Toad (Rhinella marina),  poisoning large numbers of native Australian animals, doing almost nothing against the cane beetle it was supposed to kill.    

[sunnylovett]

Did you really need a planet analogy?
Rabbits in Australia are a real example, they have transformed a third of the country into desert, that's a 1/3 desert on top of the per-existing arid third.
Or perhaps the Koala introduction to kangaroo island where they eating themselves into extinction and no one is willing to cull them due to them being "cute and cuddly".

[Fire]

Ah, kudzu, a green blanket growing all over the side of the highway at a foot per day.

[Russellonfire]

Oh my god I love that beard/moustache. 

[chiaohongcheng]

Saw this at the side bar, thinking a new video.

(2012/03/25) HOLY SHIT WTF?!!!

[emilyclark]

that bird was soon cute and looked very friendly

[iamsaztak]

I actually never saw any snakes when I lived in Guam. I remember the geckos, but no snakes. Mom, who is terrified of snakes, never mentioned them either. Buuuut we lived on the base and I was ~6. I know they're a huge problem. However, the damn boonie bees (aka paper wasps) fucked us up. Attacked me, my dad, and swarmed around our dog and made him strangle himself to death. If you're planning a trip, don't worry too much about the snakes. Watch out for the damn boonies.

[zachboi]

I don't know if my girl would want Barry White playing, the thermostat turned down and the humidifier up.

The room would get a little... clammy

[niahowells]

Hank! the references link isn't working :'(

[swisskun]

Your cadence reminds me a lot of John Green. Where are you from?

[ShaudaySmith]

When conditions are perfect.... aw yeah baby... it's business time!!

[JuLioSica]

Hey could you direct me to where you got your sources from? I'm doing a research project on invasive species and I could use your help. Could you get back to me as soon as possible?

[the-thane]

My brother had a red tail boa, named Megan. Then she grew 6 feet long and they had to let her go...