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One example is the husky dogs that were used as working animals by some researchers and explorers. It was thought that these dogs could transmit diseases to breeding seals, or break free and attack breeding animals, so the dogs were banned in April 1994. The guideline is available in Annex II to the Environmental Protocol, an appendix to the Antarctic Treaty.
Otherwise, there are no casually introduced species on the continent, because the continent cannot support animal life.
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∙ 10y agoAnimals that come to the Antarctic continent to breed can be threatened by the extreme cold and their babies by carnivorous animals intent on the survival of their young.
Otherwise, no animal lives on the Antarctic continent.
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Are mustelids enemies of penguins?
there are no mustilids in Antarctica but in warmer areas they might've been introduced and could be a threat.
What animal is the greatest threat to numbats?
The greatest threat to numbats would be the fox, an introduced species. It is closely followed by feral cats in the threat it poses to numbats.
What is the biggest threat to kiwis?
It would be difficult to determine the "biggest" threat to kiwi. Major threats are introduced animals such as dogs, cats and stoats. However, were it not for habitat loss, these animals would not be such a major threat.
Why have husky dogs been banned from Antarctica?
The 1991 Madrid Protocol, among other requirements, called for the removal of the husky dogs from Antarctica by 1994. In 1991 the Madrid Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic banned all introduced species (except people) from the Antarctic to protect the native wildlife from introduced diseases.
How are fishermen under threat in Antarctica?
There are no commercial fishermen in Antarctica.
Is Fraser Island in danger?
Yes and no. Fraser Island is the world's largest sand island, but like any natural habitat, its ecosystem is considered to be under threat from a variety of factors such as tourism, feral animals and introduced plant species.
How does the European fox differ to Australian animals?
The European fox is introduced. Most Australian mammals are marsupials and the fox is an introduced placental mammals which is a considerable threat to Australia's native wildlife.
Are koalas feral?
Koalas are not feral. They are native animals of Australia, and pose no danger or threat to any other species.
What animals endanger the yellow footed rock wallaby?
Yellow-footed Rock wallabies are not endangered. One sub-species is classed as vulnerable and the other sub-species is near-threatened. The biggest threat to the Yellow-footed Rock wallaby comes from introduced species such as foxes. Foxes are agile enough to reach the rock wallabies' habitats in rocky cliff faces.
Do numbats live longer in captivity?
Yes. Numbats live longer in captivity because they are protected from the threat of predation by introduced species such as cats and foxes.
Where genes of endangered species of plant are stored?
Gene banks are storing the biological and genetic material of animals that are under threat of extinction, which helps to preserve endangered species.
On which continent does the fox occur?
North America, Europe, Asia, South America, and Australia.
