Calling species 'invasive'—and culling them—isn't done lightly. But it matters to Australia's threatened species
It may sound abstract, but distinctions between "native," "introduced" or "invasive" species can often be life or death. Species considered invasive in Australia—such as European rabbits and feral pigs—are often culled, while most native animals are generally left alone.
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