Bounty

Posted by Helen (Melbourne, Australia) on 22 December 2006 in Landscape & Rural.

The result of a $10 Government bounty on foxes.
Foxes are an introduced pest in Australia. The bounty has now been removed as it was deemed an ineffective control and has been replaced by a poisonous baiting program.

Visitors to Australia often question why it has such strict quarantine laws. Historically most flora and fauna introduced to this continent has become either a noxious weed or a feral pest. The humble little rabbit is one example and the delicious little blackberry is regarded as one of the worst weeds in Australia because of its invasiveness, potential for spread, and economic and environmental impacts.

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Comments (3)

Damon Schreiber from Toronto, Canada

Aye, a pity that people have introduced so many invasive species to this beautiful land when it already has so many of its own. I suppose once again humans are the real pests... Anyway, I feel very sad to see foxes strung up like this, but I'm thankful for the weeds. Good photojournalism, Helen!

22 Dec 2006 1:52pm

Matt Trujillo Photography from Portland, United States

Gutsy post.

Have you the fortitude to post your dog menu shot?

22 Dec 2006 5:19pm

Daniel from United States

Feral pests must be controled somehow I guess. Kinda a sad scene.

24 Dec 2006 3:36am

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