Mynas were introduced to control pest insects. Now they are the pest
Why This Matters
Key context: The Indian, or common, myna was introduced to Australia in the 1860's to tackle insect pests. Now it's become the pest, leaving Canberra with a species everyone agrees is unwelcome but no-one is sure exactly how to get rid of. This development from abc.net.au highlights ongoing changes in the sector.
The Indian, or common, myna was introduced to Australia in the 1860's to tackle insect pests. Now it's become the pest, leaving Canberra with a species everyone agrees is unwelcome but no-one is sure exactly how to get rid of.
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