Where Do Camels Belong?

Why Invasive Species Aren't All Bad

Nonfiction, Science & Nature, Science, Biological Sciences, Ecology, Nature, Environment
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Author: Dr. Ken Thompson ISBN: 9781771640978
Publisher: Greystone Books Ltd. Publication: September 13, 2014
Imprint: Greystone Books Language: English
Author: Dr. Ken Thompson
ISBN: 9781771640978
Publisher: Greystone Books Ltd.
Publication: September 13, 2014
Imprint: Greystone Books
Language: English

Where do camels belong? You may be surprised to learn that they evolved and lived for tens of millions of years in North America—and also that the leek, national symbol of Wales, was a Roman import to Britain, as were chickens, rabbits and pheasants. These classic examples highlight the issues of “native” and “invasive” species. We have all heard the horror stories of invasives. But do we need to fear invaders?

In this controversial book, Ken Thompson asks: Why do very few introduced species succeed, why do so few of them go on to cause trouble, and what is the real cost of invasions? He discusses, too, whether fear of invasive species could be getting in the way of conserving biodiversity and responding to climate change.

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Where do camels belong? You may be surprised to learn that they evolved and lived for tens of millions of years in North America—and also that the leek, national symbol of Wales, was a Roman import to Britain, as were chickens, rabbits and pheasants. These classic examples highlight the issues of “native” and “invasive” species. We have all heard the horror stories of invasives. But do we need to fear invaders?

In this controversial book, Ken Thompson asks: Why do very few introduced species succeed, why do so few of them go on to cause trouble, and what is the real cost of invasions? He discusses, too, whether fear of invasive species could be getting in the way of conserving biodiversity and responding to climate change.

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