From: Clifford H. <cli...@gm...> - 2011-10-29 11:01:01
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On 29/10/2011, at 7:40 AM, Bob Cochran wrote: > On 10/28/11 4:43 AM, Alex Gibson wrote: >> Here's an article on how annoying possums can be >> http://www.smh.com.au/environment/animals/praying-for-a-disappearing-trick-when-the-possum-magic-wears-thin-20111028-1mn9q.html > Yes, your possums are tough! I think your scientists need to develop > possum birth control powders! My father's cousin did exactly that, in New Zealand, using a biological parasite that only affects possums. It was tested and ready to go, when Australia pulled rank and requested that it be shelved - because someone would bring it to Australia. Hell, I would :) It was ingenious, merely reducing population levels without causing suffering or wiping them out anywhere… but I forget many of the detailed facts. He's the same guy responsible for eliminating hydatids from New Zealand. When they successfully eradicate them from China as well, he has a Nobel prize coming… Clifford Heath. |