Bethany Brookshire
Autore di Pests: How Humans Create Animal Villains
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One of the parts I found most interesting was that evolution was already taking a stab at correcting some of our mistakes.The introduction of cane toads in Australia, for instance.
At first, they had no predators, but over time, some birds learned how to flip them and safely consume parts. Many snakes died eating the toads ,but snakes whose heads were too small to prey on toads survived and reproduced, leading to smaller headed snakes in area where cane toads predominate.
It may seem simple….rats on islands eating rare birds eggs, no problem most would say….kill the rats….but what about cats.Beloved video stars get a pass on wiping out a species?
The book is thought provoking and a bit preachy occasionally, repeatedly insisting that indigenous people lived for a millennium in harmony with all creatures, whereas facts show humans have always had huge and often negative impacts on their environment regardless of their philosophy or culture…but it raises questions that all people who want a better future should consider
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