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In 1837, New Zealand imported possums for a fur trade; 189 years later, aerial photos show they have damaged about half the vulnerable trees in one rare South Island forest
BusinessIntroduction of possums for fur trade
In 1837, New Zealand introduced Australian brushtail possums to build a profitable fur industry, but the experiment had unintended consequences.
Nearly two centuries later, possums have become one of the country's most damaging introduced pests, harming native plants and wildlife.
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Key Takeaways
- Possums have damaged about half of the vulnerable trees in a rare South Island forest
- Possums compete with wildlife
- Possums spread disease
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Expected Outcomes
- Continued damage to native plants and wildlife
Why It Matters
The introduction of possums has significant environmental and economic implications for New Zealand
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- 2h agoTimes of India (IN): In 1837, New Zealand introduced Australian brushtail possums in the hope of building a profitable fur industry. The animals were expected to
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