Matt Willemsen
Nature Doesn’t Care Where a Species Is From
https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2024/02/invasive-species-large-herbivores-plants/677325 #biology #ecology #conservation #InvasiveSpecies #denialists #co—evolution #NoDifférence
Nature Doesn’t Care Where a Species Is From

A new study finds that large herbivores have the same impact on plant diversity whether they’re native or introduced.

The Atlantic
Feb 4, 2024 at 12:14pmSpoutible
Show threadHarshad SharmaFeb 4, 2024

@mattotcha *nods*

// I have issues with people talking with disdain about "invasive" species.

They're usually filling in niches where humans have created voids because of our actions. And if local species are falling behind on filling the niche, something we brought here will.

That some species are better suited for a changing climate and will take over the ecosystem cannot be a reason to hate and exterminate entire species. (I see this xenophobia in many conversationists)