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Aristus

(66,328 posts)
1. I think it depends upon the species.
Mon Feb 27, 2017, 02:57 PM
Feb 2017

Would the species being revived be considered invasive in the region in which it is to be re-introduced?

Would it negatively affect other species in the area?

I love the idea of bringing back species we killed off, like the passenger pigeon or the quagga. But the reality of it would almost certainly have unintended consequences...

I think it depends upon the species. Aristus Feb 2017 #1
I agree with you on all points Rhiannon12866 Feb 2017 #6
the carolina parakeet mopinko Mar 2017 #8
Thanks for mentioning monk parakeets. Didn't know they lived in Chicago! Judi Lynn Mar 2017 #9
they make great pets. mopinko Mar 2017 #10
Bring back the Dodo bird! (n/t) PJMcK Feb 2017 #2
They never went extinct. old guy Feb 2017 #3
Excellent! (n/t) PJMcK Feb 2017 #4
Ha In_The_Wind Feb 2017 #5
Good one! Rhiannon12866 Feb 2017 #7
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