Invaders

National Geographic
Invaders

Synopsis

Across the globe animals from one country have now overrun the animals of another. How did these invasions happen and what are the consequences when new species are introduced to ecosystems not designed for these invaders? Episodes include Cocaine Hippos, Giant Rats, Tusked Terrors, Franken Fish, Alien Stingers, and Rock Hoppers.

Episodes

Season 1
  • Cocaine Hippos

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    The infamous drug lord Pablo Escobar was notorious for smuggling cocaine all over the world. He illegally imported an array of exotic species to his personal zoo, and after his demise, the animals were left alone in the zoo.

  • Giant Swamp Rats

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    In wetlands around the United States, an invader is taking over. Slowly spreading further north with each year and multiplying. Say hello to nutria, one of America's most destructive invasive species.

  • Pigzilla

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    Australia is being over-run by an invader. At as many as twenty-three million strong, feral pigs have already caused untold damage, and further destruction is inevitable if they're not stopped.

  • Moose Rampage

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    Join top experts and scientists from around the world as they examine the impact, and sometimes danger, of the increasing number of moose in urban and suburban communities.

  • Coyote Army

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    Masters of stealth and hardwired to survive, coyotes have colonized many of the sprawling urban habitats of North America. Abundant food and protection from predators have allowed this adaptable animal to survive and in our human world.

  • Bed Bug Doomsday

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    Major cities in the United States are in the grip of an invasion. From New York to Texas, more and more people are falling victim to one of man’s oldest parasitic pests: bed bugs.