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in defence of introduced species

To: "Baus" <>
Subject: in defence of introduced species
From: "Graham Turner" <>
Date: Wed, 8 Mar 2006 10:51:40 +1100
I also have to dissagree with this sentiment. Introduced species such as foxes, cats, Gambusia (the so called 'plague minnow') have far wider impacts than logging / mining and even pollution. It is difficult to find an area which has not been affected by these.
 
I can think of  many animal species which have either become extinct or had there numbers dramatically reduced by introduced predators (such as foxes, cats and Gambusia), but cannot think of  any for logging or mining. Competition for hollows by mynas etc only makes the situation worse.
 
 
"And learn to love the bloody Mynas!"
 
No thanks
 
 
Graham Turner
 
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