Jak kot z gadem: Australia jest kontynentem słynącym z problemów jakie stwarzają gatunki obce, introdukowane przez człowieka. Przykładem są chociażby osławione króliki, które sprowadzone do Australii aby na nie polować - rozmnożyły się tak wielce, iż zaczęły degradować na wielką skale ekologię kontynentu.

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"Snakes have an important role
One of the goals of the new book, “Australia’s Dangerous Snakes,” is to communicate why snakes have an important place in the natural environment, despite their limited popularity among most people, says Rasmussen.
Nine out of ten of the world’s most venomous snakes are found in Australia, including the most deadly land and sea snakes. But there is no reason to be afraid of them, says Rasmussen.
“Snakes are a really exciting species and they’re really important for nature—partly for vegetation and partly to keep other species in check. They help to create and maintain the unique surroundings of the Australian ecosystem,” he says, and adds that snakes are only dangerous if they feel threatened.
“Snakes only bite when they’re scared. And that only happens if you threaten them. Snakes can definitely get used to humans, and humans can get used to snakes,” he says."