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Tasmanian devils are likely a blunt instrument: A comment on Hunter et al. (2015)

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posted on 2023-05-22, 00:30 authored by Fancourt, BA, Mooney, N
Hunter et al. (2015) modelled the effects of reintroducing Tasmanian devils to parts of mainland Australia. We suggest that several inferred input values used for species interactions are questionable, contradicting what is known from wild devils, leading to overestimates in model predictions. Assumptions that overstate potential benefits could lead to unrealistic expectations and mistakes in management decisions.

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Publication title

Biological Conservation

Volume

196

Pagination

213-214

ISSN

0006-3207

Department/School

School of Natural Sciences

Publisher

Elsevier Sci Ltd

Place of publication

The Boulevard, Langford Lane, Kidlington, Oxford, England, Oxon, Ox5 1Gb

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  • Restricted

Socio-economic Objectives

Assessment and management of Antarctic and Southern Ocean ecosystems

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