It may sound abstract, but distinctions between “native”, “introduced” or “invasive” species can often be life or death. Species considered invasive in Australia – such as European rabbits and feral pigs – are often culled, while most native animals are generally left alone.
Debate over these terms doesn’t usually go mainstream. But this month was different. On October 13, independent Senator David Pocock brought a motion in federal parliament calling for a long-term plan to “protect Australia’s landscapes and wildlife from invasive species”.
