The Holy Grail of Coqui problem?

[miketat]

actually the reason why coquis don't get out of control in Puerto Rico is due to a parasite there. But bringing that parasite onto the BI means just bringing in a new foreign species. You don't know what effects it will have on the environment. Same for the fungus - which kills in Costa Rica and Panama. But even if it would work for coquis, bringing in a fungus that is not native to the Big Island could have huge damaging effects. Don't play with fire.

Michael
http://www.punaguide.com



Edited by - miketat on 06/10/2006 07:52:01