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Calling species 'invasive'—and culling them—isn't done lightly. But it matters to Australia's threatened species
It may sound abstract, but distinctions between "native," "introduced" or "invasive" species can often be life or death.
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Distinctions between “native,” “introduced” and “invasive” species can determine survival outcomes for Australian wildlife. Invasive species such as European rabbits and feral pigs are routinely culled, whereas most native animals are left untouched. The terminology debate rarely reaches the public, but on Oct. 13 independent Senator David Pocock introduced a motion in federal Parliament urging a long‑term plan to protect Australia’s landscapes and wildlife from invasive species.
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