[APWG] NEWS: Turning to Darwin to Solve the Mystery of Invasive Species

[Robert Layton Beyfuss]

Darwin was right. This is the first article I have seen that actually tries to understand the “why are they here” issue of invasive species. Most of what has been promoted as invasion biology is “how do we kill them all and protect the motherland from the evil invaders?”  That is not science. It is a reactionary response combined with the arrogance that all we have to do is kill the bad guys and all will be well.


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http://www.nytimes.com/2014/10/09/science/turning-to-darwin-to-solve-the-mystery-of-invasive-species.html?_r=0

Turning to Darwin to Solve the Mystery of Invasive Species
OCT. 9, 2014
Carl Zimmer

Invasive species are both a fact of life and a scientific puzzle. Humans transport animals and plants thousands of miles from where they first evolved — sometimes accidentally, sometimes intentionally. Many of those species die off in their new homes. Some barely eke out an existence.

See the link above for the full article text.
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