Word: simberloff
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...sparrow, the starling, the rat or the pigeon. And though some alien species--such as horses, cattle and sheep--are important parts of our culture and commerce, many are pests. "Introduced species are one of the principal causes of endangerment for half of endangered species," says Daniel Simberloff, a professor of ecology and evolutionary biology at the University of Tennessee. Cracking down on at least one invader that has yet to get a real finhold in the ecosystem may not be much, but it's better than letting it through...
...Crofton pond (poison, electrocution and concussion bombs are current options), and Washington is preparing to impose prison terms of up to six months and fines of up to $10,000 for any future snakehead importers. "Predators of this kind have historically been among our most damaging species," says Simberloff. In most cases, unfortunately, that damage may be impossible to undo...
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