The scientists releasing cats in Australia ???

[Litwin]

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The idea is to put enough pressure on the marsupials to produce behavioural or – even better – evolutionary change
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The scientists releasing cats in Australia

It may no longer be enough to protect species like Australia's marsupials from predators – we may have to assist in their evolution if they are to survive the 21st Century.

www.bbc.com

i say its very strange idea, when we 1 step from cloning marsupials super predators, which the aboriginals exterminated much, like entire Australian mega - fauna . so guys what do you think is it a good idea?







Tasmanian Tiger Genome May Be First Step Toward De ...
www.nationalgeographic.com › science › article › thyla...


11 Dec 2017 — The newly sequenced genetic blueprint may help scientists clone the ... The thylacine, or Tasmanian tiger, is a marsupial predator that was last seen ... was a wolf-size carnivorous marsupial once common across Australia.











Tasmanian Tiger Genome May Be First Step Toward De ...
www.nationalgeographic.com › science › article › thyla...


11 Dec 2017 — The newly sequenced genetic blueprint may help scientists clone the ... The thylacine, or Tasmanian tiger, is a marsupial predator that was last seen ... was a wolf-size carnivorous marsupial once common across Australia.

 

[Tinkerpeaches]

We shouldn’t help any species adapt, it’s against nature and screws up evolution.

 

[jgarden47]

Introduction of European Rabbits to Australia

In 1859, European rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) were introduced into the Australian wild so that they could be hunted. Thomas Austin, a wealthy settler who lived in Victoria, Australia, had 13 European wild rabbits sent to him from across the world, which he let roam free on his estate. From this one backyard sanctuary, it took only around 50 years for these invasive (meaning non-native to the land) rabbits to spread across the entire continent.

Their numbers became so large that they destroyed crops and land, leading to soil erosion. They also negatively affected agriculture and plants by overgrazing. Not only did the rabbits wreak havoc on Australian croplands, they contributed to the decline of native plant and animal species.

Australia has had a problem with European rabbits since their introduction to the continent in the late 19th century. Now, it is estimated that approximately 200 million feral rabbits inhabit Australia.

How European Rabbits Took over Australia

European rabbits were brought over to Australia in the 1800s, and they have caused great environmental damage since then. Experts have even stated European rabbits' introduction to Australia was one of the fastest spreading instances of an invasive mammal.

www.nationalgeographic.org

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1) Apparently 200,000,000 European rabbits, and counting, isn't enough to convince the Australians of the perils associated with introducing animals foreign to that natural environment - any new invasive species has the potential disturb nature' delicate balance, putting the existing plant and animal life at risk!

2) Given their natural instincts, even domestic house cats that are not longer required to hunt for food, can still have a devastating impact on the local bird population when allowed to roam outside

3) Where are are the natural predators in Australia, if any, that would keep the number feral cats in check?

4) As was the case with European rabbits, the introduction of feral cats could trigger a "domino effect" of "unintended consequences" - starting with, but not limited to, the dramatic increase of the insect population, with its subsequent impact on Australian agriculture, should the native bird population be devastated!

5) Once any new species, especially one for which there are no obvious means of control, is introduced into the natural environment - there will be no "second chances" to reverse that decision once it becomes a major liability!

 

[Litwin]

Introduction of European Rabbits to Australia

In 1859, European rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) were introduced into the Australian wild so that they could be hunted. Thomas Austin, a wealthy settler who lived in Victoria, Australia, had 13 European wild rabbits sent to him from across the world, which he let roam free on his estate. From this one backyard sanctuary, it took only around 50 years for these invasive (meaning non-native to the land) rabbits to spread across the entire continent.

Their numbers became so large that they destroyed crops and land, leading to soil erosion. They also negatively affected agriculture and plants by overgrazing. Not only did the rabbits wreak havoc on Australian croplands, they contributed to the decline of native plant and animal species.

Australia has had a problem with European rabbits since their introduction to the continent in the late 19th century. Now, it is estimated that approximately 200 million feral rabbits inhabit Australia.

How European Rabbits Took over Australia

European rabbits were brought over to Australia in the 1800s, and they have caused great environmental damage since then. Experts have even stated European rabbits' introduction to Australia was one of the fastest spreading instances of an invasive mammal.

www.nationalgeographic.org

*************************************************************************

1) Apparently 200,000,000 European rabbits, and counting, isn't enough to convince the Australians of the perils associated with introducing animals foreign to that natural environment - any new invasive species has the potential disturb nature' delicate balance, putting the existing plant and animal life at risk!

2) Given their natural instincts, even domestic house cats that are not longer required to hunt for food, can still have a devastating impact on the local bird population when allowed to roam outside

3) Where are are the natural predators in Australia, if any, that would keep the number feral cats in check?

4) As was the case with European rabbits, the introduction of feral cats could trigger a "domino effect" of "unintended consequences" - starting with, but not limited to, the dramatic increase of the insect population, with its subsequent impact on Australian agriculture, should the native bird population be devastated!

5) Once any new species, especially one for which there are no obvious means of control, is introduced into the natural environment - there will be no "second chances" to reverse that decision once it becomes a major liability!

aboriginals (parasites, dingo, Aboriginal burning , overhunt , etc.) have wiped out them out . but there is a hope

Tasmanian devils return to mainland Australia for first time in ...​

https://www.nationalgeographic.com › animals › article





4 Oct 2020 — Scientists hope the scrappy predators' reintroduction can balance ecosystems ravaged by invasive species. ... It's been 3,000 years since the ...

The Tasmanian tiger could soon be back from extinction​

https://www.news.com.au › science › animals › news-story





27 Apr 2018 — His team is working to bring back the mammoth by using the DNA of its ... The thylacine vanished from the Australian mainland about 3000 ...

 

[VanceMack]

Its not just Australia...

Chicago releases 1,000 FERAL CATS to deal with surging rat problem

Working on a sci-fi short story on that one....