It's a difficult call to make but it has been suggested that an effective way of protecting island species (the most seriously endangered) is to remove inadvertently-introduced mammals, notably dogs, mice, pigs and rats (https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2019/mar/27/cull-invasive-mammals-to-save-island-species-experts-urge). This has been shown to be doable, humans are generally responsible for their introduction in the first place but the 'offending mammals' are only doing what they are programmed to do.
This blog may help people explore some of the 'hidden' issues involved in certain media treatments of environmental and scientific issues. Using personal digital images, it's also intended to emphasise seasonal (and other) changes in natural history of the Swansea (South Wales) area. The material should help participants in field-based modules and people generally interested in the natural world. The views are wholly those of the author.
Thursday, 28 March 2019
Conservationist or Rat Catcher?
It's a difficult call to make but it has been suggested that an effective way of protecting island species (the most seriously endangered) is to remove inadvertently-introduced mammals, notably dogs, mice, pigs and rats (https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2019/mar/27/cull-invasive-mammals-to-save-island-species-experts-urge). This has been shown to be doable, humans are generally responsible for their introduction in the first place but the 'offending mammals' are only doing what they are programmed to do.
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