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RE: Red foxes (Vulpes vulpes) were introduced to Australia for sport hunting in the 19th century, but ended up being responsible for the extinction of several native species, including the desert rat-kangaroo (Caloprymnus campestris)

in #science7 years ago

The red fox is far from the only animal that Australia has been having problem with importing back in the days! As you mention cats are also a problem, but to be fair, so are they in most of the world (but most people don't want to acknowledge this fact because we like our furry friends). Feral dogs has also been a problem in some parts of Australia, and let's not forget the rabbits that have completely destroyed certain ecosystems by eating all the plants in the area.

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Yes of course!
Also, when I went to Peru this last summer, dogs were especially bad there. I remember when we first strolled into Lima my first impression was WTF!? honestly I don't know what is worse... The fact that dogs are always fighting in the street, or the way people drive out there. lol

Oh wow, that sounds crazy! I feel like I have seen something like this in Greece as well; stray dogs just chilling out in the middle of the city or even on street corners, barking at people that came too close to them.