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The Mass-Murdering Mongoose - Extra History
🕑 Added 2023-06-01 17:30:01 +0000 UTCSince Hawaii is an island the introduction of new species can completely decimate an entire ecosystem. Which is exactly what happened when William Herbert Purvis introduced the mongoose to the islands. Contributing to Hawaii becoming the extinction capital of the world.
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The Rogue Chief
Saw these a lot when I was on Oahu. The first time it had these weird red eyes that really freaked me out— I reacted and blurted out “DEMON WEASEL” and have always referred to them as such ever since!
Extra History
That would be a great episode! On last night's Q&A we were talking about doing an entire series on an animal. We can't leave our furry friends out!
Martin Verran
Maybe you guys should do an episode on Australia's problem with Cane Toads.
FrankHarr
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Ron Oakes
In either 1981 or 1975 when I was visiting the Big Island I saw a mongoose run across the road as we were driving around the island.
