Feral – and Threatened? Endangered Camels, Banteng and Hog Deer Have Found an Unexpected Refuge in Australia
Conservationists say some introduced mammals are now among the last wild populations of species that have declined or vanished in their native ranges.
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Feral – and threatened? Endangered camels, banteng and hog deer have found an unexpected refuge in Australia
JohnCarnemolla/GettyMillions of large feral animals roam Australia. Pigs, camels, deer, horses, water buffalo, cattle and goats were introduced deliberately as transport, livestock or to hunt. Many have since established wild populations. Governments spend millions every year trying to keep feral animal numbers down because these animals can have strong effects on ecosystems by eating plants and trampling. In recent decades, populations of these…
Feral - and threatened? Endangered camels, banteng and hog deer have found an unexpected refuge in Australia
Share articlePrint articleMillions of large feral animals roam Australia. Pigs, camels, deer, horses, water buffalo, cattle and goats were introduced deliberately as transport, livestock or to hunt. Many have since established wild populations. Governments spend
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