Hawaii's Fatal Attraction

They lure insects into death traps, then gorge on their flesh. Carnivorous plants deceive, then kill. Bugs are drawn to what look like dewdrops on a sundew, then find themselves entangled in sticky tentacles. A tropical pitcher plant smells sweet to bugs, but its slippery surfaces tumble victims int...

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Corporate Authors: Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm), Films Media Group, National Geographic Television & Film
Format: Electronic Video
Language:English
Published: New York, N.Y. : Films Media Group, [2013]
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Online Access:Streaming video (Wentworth users only)
Table of Contents:
  • Hawaii's Isolation and Biology (1:51)
  • Sponsors & Credits: Hawaii's Fatal Attraction (1:02)
  • Humans Arrive in Hawaii (0:52)
  • Geological and Biological History (2:42)
  • Evolution in Hawaii (2:48)
  • The Bird-Catcher (1:56)
  • Ancient Hawaiians and Feathers (1:50)
  • Human Effect on Hawaiian Nature (0:56)
  • European Devastation (2:33)
  • Alaki Preserve (2:02)
  • Disappearing O'o (3:04)
  • Akiapola'au (2:03)
  • Insects in Hawaii (1:11)
  • Ant and Carnivorous Caterpillar (2:49)
  • Threatened Hawaiian Insects (1:27)
  • Mauna Kea (2:14)
  • Drastic Measures to Save Plant Species (2:48)
  • Imported Plants and Feral Pig (2:15)
  • Killing Pigs to Save Rainforest (2:30)
  • Pigs and Erosion (2:15)
  • Green Sea Turtle (1:43)
  • Northwestern Hawaiian Island Chain (2:12)
  • French Frigate Shoals (2:28)
  • Hawaiian Monk Seals (2:04)
  • Protecting Green Sea Turtle (4:21)
  • Ancient Wisdom and Natural Preservation (1:17)
  • Sponsors & Credits: Hawaii's Fatal Attraction (2:14)