Book chapter
The influence of predators and prey naivety on reintroduction success: current and future directions
Advances in Reintroduction Biology of Australian and New Zealand Fauna, pp.29-42
CSIRO Publishing
2015
Abstract
Despite decades of research into predator control, predation by exotic predators is the leading cause of reintroduction failure in Australia and New Zealand. A variety of methods are used to deal with the threat of predation, including the exclusion and control of predators and improved prey responses. Fenced reserves and islands are becoming increasingly popular reintroduction sites and generally have high reintroduction success. However, in this chapter, we argue that the current emphasis on predator exclusion is short-sighted and does not consider the underlying issue of prey naivety. We call for a new paradigm focusing on improving the ability of prey to co-exist with exotic predators one that acknowledges behavioural plasticity and natural selection.
Details
- Title
- The influence of predators and prey naivety on reintroduction success: current and future directions
- Authors/Creators
- Katherine Moseby - Arid Recovery, Kimba, SA 5641, AustraliaAlexandra Carthey - The University of SydneyTina Schroeder - The University of Adelaide
- Contributors
- D P Armstrong (Editor)M W Hayward (Editor)D Moro (Editor)P J Seddon (Editor)
- Publication Details
- Advances in Reintroduction Biology of Australian and New Zealand Fauna, pp.29-42
- Publisher
- CSIRO Publishing; CLAYTON
- Number of pages
- 14
- Identifiers
- 991005579901707891
- Copyright
- © CSIRO 2015
- Murdoch Affiliation
- Centre for Terrestrial Ecosystem Science and Sustainability
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Book chapter
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