birding-aus
The only way is a species restrictive virus which I raised issue about
months ago...I don't think there is any other way. However, a bird virus
would be years away, unless someone has got the dollars. Right now the
research is being done on the effects of Calici Virus and a know for a fact
that there is lab tests and experiments being done into the production of
fox virus.
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> From: Peter S Lansley <>
> To: Philip A Veerman <>;
> Subject: Re: birding-aus Indian Mynahs
> Date: Friday, February 05, 1999 18:58
>
> birding-aus
>
> Quite possible, Philip. But with the apathetic attitude of bureaucrats
and
> politicians there, ever since the introduction of Common Myna (=Indian
> Mynah) Acridotheres tristis circa 1970, is it any wonder? What we need is
> real leadership in tackling the problem of feral animals. In the case of
> the Canberra Common Mynas, the extent of the problem is well known, but
it
> is appalling that nothing has been done. The Western Australians have the
> right idea regarding the problem.
>
> :-(
>
> Peter S Lansley <>
> tel. +61 3 9375 4564
> "If evolution is outlawed, only outlaws will evolve"
> - Jello Biafra
>
>
> ----------
> > From: Philip A Veerman <>
> > To: ; birding aus <>
> > Subject: Re: birding-aus Indian Mynahs
> > Date: Wednesday, 3 February 1999 12:26
>
> > I predict that the Common Myna will within a few years be the most
common
> > species in Canberra, replacing the Common Starling who has been in that
> > position since records started. Its rise has been profound, from a rare
> > beginner in about 1980.
>
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