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Aliens in the Backyard : Plant and Animal Imports into America

Paperback • 2005 • Norwegian Bokmål

Aliens in the Backyard : Plant and Animal Imports into America

By John Leland

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About the book

Some 10,000 alien plants and animals live in North America. Our lawns sprout African grasses, our roadsides flower with European weeds, and our homes harbor Asian, European, and African pests. The iconic American cowboy spread such alien life forms as cows, horses, anthrax, and tumbleweed, supplementing the often unexpected ways ""Native"" Americans influenced the environment. Misguided enthusiasts deliberately introduced carp, kudzu, and starlings. Leland considers the new home that these ""ali...Show more

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9781570035821

Publisher

Columbia, SC, USA : University of South Carolina Press

Published year

2005

Language

Norwegian Bokmål

Original title

Aliens in the Backyard : Plant and Animal Imports into America

Format

Paperback

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