Eat the Invaders! Can Harvesting Introduced Species Reduce Their Impact?

Biological control is a common practice to reduce invasive species—but can we direct human appetites to control exotic species? There are plenty of examples in nature—from wolves to weed-eating moths—where predators help keep their prey in check. Consider our track record: humans managed to dispatch all 5 billion passenger pigeons—many of them smoked, stewed, fried, or baked in pot pies—by 1914. So why not put our destructive streak to good use for a change? Read More and get $4 tickets