introduced species

  • Why the Debate Over Compassionate Conservation Is Worth Having

    Why the Debate Over Compassionate Conservation Is Worth Having

    Wild horses roaming the Snowy Mountains have long been the subject of fierce debate. Some say they’re feral pests destroying Kosciuszko National Park’s fragile native ecosystem. Others argue they’re national icons and an important part of Australia’s colonial heritage. This issue was the subject of a recent ABC Four Corners episode. But the current debate…