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Can an invasive species ever be a force for good?

Invasive species are notorious for disrupting ecosystems and causing environmental mayhem. However, this video explores the rare instances where a new arrival might actually provide unexpected benefits to its new home.

While the reputation of invasive species for damaging delicate ecosystems is well-earned, they are not always purely destructive. Hosted by Savannah Geary, this episode examines the rare exceptions to the rule, looking at cases where certain non-native species have managed to provide some level of help to the environments they inhabit.

Source: 7 Times Invasive Species Actually Helped

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