Introduced animals in Hawaii's natural areas

摘要: Author(s): Stone, Charles P.; Anderson, Stephen J. | Abstract: The Hawaiian islands provide superlative examples of biological evolution and are perhaps the best sites in world for invasions. Introduced invertebrates such as Argentine ant (lridomyrmex humilis) western yellow jacket wasp (Paravespula pensylvanica) reduce native insects plant pollinators may have been a factor bird declines. Management localized areas through use chemicals Tahara diazinon is being attempted. Research on long term effects alien birds ecosystems under way, but management currently restricted to preservation intact large ecosystems. Black rats (Rattus rattus), small Indian mongooses (Herpestes auropunctatus), feral cats (Felis catus) thought be especially important invaders natural Hawai'i. ecology control methods all 3 species with registration diphacinone by Animal Plant Health Inspection Service nearly complete. Ungulates most prominent animals Hawai'i's since shortly after continental man introduced them 18th century. Successful even eradication cattle (Bos taurus), sheep (Ovis aries), mouflon musimon), goats (Capra hircus), pigs (Sus scrofa) has accomplished many date systematic, long-term programs salaried personnel. Methods costs some these presented.