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| |  | | Introduced Animals of TasmaniaThere are 44 introduced vertebrate animals (animals with a backbone, such as mammals and birds) and over 350 introduced invertebrate animals (animals with no backbone, such as insects, spiders, worms and the like) currently known in Tasmania. Introduced animals can have a profoundly damaging effect on the natural environment, and are extremely difficult to eradicate once they have become established. |
 | What is an Introduced Animal? An introduced animal is any species of animal that is not native to an area. |
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| How Exotic Animals are Introduced into New Areas Animals can be transported by (or on) people, on foodstuffs, or on other animals. |
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| Valued Introduced Animals Introduced animals may have significant value among the Tasmanian and Australian community. |
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| Effects of Introduced Animals The impact of a localised introduced species may be severe where it does occur. |
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| What Can Be Done About Introduced Animals? The eradication of an introduced animal is extremely difficult. |
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| Useful References A list of references for further information on introduced animals. |
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