Invasive Species Council warns feral deer could become next feral pig crisis without intervention
2 Oct 30 · 9d ago · 1 post · 1 source · development 2 of 2
Reece Pianta of the Invasive Species Council stated the report confirms systemic underfunding of deer control and warns the species lacks recognition compared to other invasives. He argued that unlike other pests, prompt intervention could significantly reduce deer numbers and reverse spread, pointing to South Australia's success as proof eradication is possible in some jurisdictions.
“Deer are the next feral pig. The difference with deer is that an intervention now could make a significant difference to the population numbers and contain, or even reverse, that spread.”
Reece PiantaProf Euan Ritchie President, Australian Mammal Society; Deakin UniversityReece Pianta Advocacy manager, Invasive Species CouncilNational Vertebrate Pest Coordinators Report authorsSouth Australia State government
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3 outlets Feral deer will become Australia’s next feral pig problem without prompt action, report warns
first by The Guardian, 9d ago · also Guardian Environment, Guardian
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"Six species of feral deer are established in Australia – chital, fallow, hog, red, rusa and sambar – with well-established populations across south-eastern Australia, where densities are highest. There are smaller, more localised populations in South and Western Australia and the Northern Territory." https://www. theguardian.com/environment/20…
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