BBC Lê 'Devoram tudo que encontram': a ilha dos EUA com milhões de serpentes que ameaçam floresta
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May 1, 2025 Explore Guam's alarming ecological crisis, where invasive brown tree snakes have decimated native bird populations. Discover the staggering imbalance this creates in the ecosystem and the rise of other pests, such as an increase in spider populations. Hear about the urgent conservation efforts needed to combat these threats and protect Guam's unique biodiversity.
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Snake Crashes Guam Feast
- A brown tree snake crashed a feast by raiding leftover pork at night in Guam.
- This invasive snake species arrived inadvertently via cargo ships in the 1940s, disrupting local ecology.
Bird Extinction from Snakes
- Introduction of brown tree snakes led to near extinction of 10 of 12 bird species in Guam.
- Now only few birds survive in urban areas or caves, devastating the island's natural avian community.
Guam's Spider Superpopulation
- Guam hosts extraordinarily high spider populations, with 40 times more spiders than nearby islands.
- These spiders form massive communal webs spanning from ground to canopy, creating a web condominium.