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| Author(s) : | J. Barrat, C. Richomme & M. Moinet |
Summary :Exotic species have often been introduced into a new country in zoological or botanical gardens or on game and fur farms. When accidentally or deliberately released, these alien species can become invasive and have negative impacts on native plant and animal communities and human activities. This article focuses on a selection of such invasive species: principally the American mink (Neovison vison), but also the coypu (Myocastor coypus), muskrat (Ondatra zibethicus), raccoon dog (Nyctereutes procyonoides), raccoon (Procyon lotor) and African sacred ibis (Threskiornis aethiopicus). In each of these cases, the authors describe the biological characteristics and life history of the species, in relation to its invasive capacity, the origins and establishment of non-native populations, the environmental consequences and possible control measures.
Keywords
Control measure – Environmental impact – Exotic animal – Invasive species – Myocastor coypus – Neovison vison – Nyctereutes procyonoides – Ondatra zybethica – Procyon lotor– Threskiornis aethiopicus.
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