BohemianEcstasy
Really Experienced
- Joined
- Apr 10, 2004
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Wow. Yeah, I don't know where to come down on zoos. I mean, they raise people's awareness, frequently, and help raise money for ecological concerns, but at the same time, they sacrifice so many animals, forcing them to live a life of humiliation in a situation of alien captivity. Very sad.
As for the snails, people need to realize that alien species invasion kills the native ecosystem. I mean, when an ecosystem that has been developing for hundreds of years is exposed to a creature with different capabilities and adaptations, either the nonindigenous creature will die (which is very sad) or the ecosystem will be threatened or partially destroyed (which is also very sad). It's rare that alien species actually harmonize with their environment. Look at ferrets in Hawai'i, the zebra mussels...heck, people even use purple loosestrife in their gardens, for crying out loud!
These creatures have contributed to over 40% of the endangerment of native species. It's very sad that people don't have a higher level of consciousness when it comes to importation of exotics.
As for the snails, people need to realize that alien species invasion kills the native ecosystem. I mean, when an ecosystem that has been developing for hundreds of years is exposed to a creature with different capabilities and adaptations, either the nonindigenous creature will die (which is very sad) or the ecosystem will be threatened or partially destroyed (which is also very sad). It's rare that alien species actually harmonize with their environment. Look at ferrets in Hawai'i, the zebra mussels...heck, people even use purple loosestrife in their gardens, for crying out loud!
These creatures have contributed to over 40% of the endangerment of native species. It's very sad that people don't have a higher level of consciousness when it comes to importation of exotics.