Mosquito Invasion Could Wipe Out Galapagos' Native Species
o Giant tortoise and marine iguana may be at risko Excess of tourists raises fear of 'ecological disaster'Unique species on the Gal?gos Islands are under threat from mosquitoes introduced by tourist planes and boats, according to research published today.The southern house mosquito, Culex quinquefasciatus, capable of carrying West Nile fever and avian malaria, is being transported from mainland Ecuador and breeding with existing populations on the islands, prompting fears of disease outbreaks.The Gal?gos giant tortoise and marine iguana, which are unique to the archipelago, may now be at risk, say scientists from the University of Leeds and the Zoological Society of London (ZSL), who carried out the research in conjunction with the Gal?gos national park and Charles Darwin Foundation.Endemic birds, including the waved albatross, red-footed booby and flightless cormorant, may also be vulnerable.Dr Simon Goodman, from Leeds University, said that while fumigation measures had been introduced on planes, their succ
Mosquito Invasion Could Wipe Out Galapagos' Native Species
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Thu 13 Aug 09 from Discover Magazine
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Wed 12 Aug 09 from Phys.org
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Fri 14 Aug 09 from Reuters
Stowaway mosquitoes threaten Galapagos wildlife, Wed 12 Aug 09 from Reuters
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Galapagos tortoises, marine iguanas, sea lions and Darwin's finches could all be exposed to diseases such as avian malaria or West Nile fever, it is feared.
Wed 12 Aug 09 from Daily Mail
Unique species of Gal?gos Islands threatened by mosquitoes
o Giant tortoise and marine iguana may be at risko Excess of tourists raises fear of 'ecological disaster'Unique species on the Gal?gos Islands are under threat from mosquitoes introduced by ...
Wed 12 Aug 09 from Guardian.co.uk
Galapagos Islands face a mosquito problem
LEEDS, England, Aug. 12 (UPI) -- Scientists say mosquitoes that might be carrying diseases lethal to many species of Galapagos Islands wildlife are being brought to the islands by aircraft.
Wed 12 Aug 09 from UPI
Galapagos Islands face a mosquito problem, Wed 12 Aug 09 from RedOrbit
A Tourist Trap
Mosquitoes with the potential to carry diseases lethal to many unique species of Galapagos wildlife are being regularly introduced to the islands via aircraft, according to new research published ...
Wed 12 Aug 09 from RedOrbit
Mosquitoes A Threat To The Galapagos Islands
Disease carrying mosquitoes that are being carried over with tourists are posing a great threat to the unique wildlife of the Galapagos Islands, researchers said on Wednesday.Experts have reason ...
Wed 12 Aug 09 from RedOrbit
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