The Venus flytrap, a fascinating carnivorous plant indigenous to the Carolinas, is facing a significant decline in its population primarily due to habitat destruction. Correspondent Seth Doane engages with botanist Julie Moore, who has dedicated much of her career to the conservation of these extraordinary plants. Additionally, he speaks with Damon Waitt, the director of the North Carolina Botanical Garden, who elaborates on the unique characteristics of this species, which Charles Darwin famously referred to as the most intriguing plant on the planet. This segment was originally aired on April 26, 2026.