Man and mammals of Metropolitan France: historical evolution and introductions of species in wetlands and aquatic systems

Due to his various activities, man has modified the mammal fauna in Metropolitan France. He has been responsible for some species extinctions, and has also both reintroduced native species and introduced non-native species. Among the 18 mammal species which may be found - to different extents - in w...

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Published inBulletin francais de la peche et de la pisciculture. 1997 Vol. 70; no. 344-345
Main Author Maurin, H. (Museum National d'Histoire Naturelle, Paris (France). Institut d'Ecologie et de Gestion de la Biodiversite, Service du Patrimoine Naturel)
Format Journal Article Conference Proceeding
LanguageFrench
Published 01.01.1997
Subjects
AMBIENTE DE AGUAS INTERIORES
ANIMAL INTRODUCTION
CONSERVACION DE LA NATURALEZA
CONSERVATION DE LA NATURE
DENSIDAD DE LA POBLACION
DENSITE DE POPULATION
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Freshwater
INLAND WATER ENVIRONMENT
INTRODUCCION DE ANIMALES
INTRODUCTION D'ANIMAUX
LEGISLACION
LEGISLATION
MAMIFEROS
MAMMALS
MAMMIFERE
MILIEU DES EAUX CONTINENTALES
NATURE CONSERVATION
POPULATION DENSITY
PROTECCION AMBIENTAL
PROTECTION DE L'ENVIRONNEMENT
TERRE HUMIDE
TIERRAS HUMEDAS
WETLANDS
France
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Summary:Due to his various activities, man has modified the mammal fauna in Metropolitan France. He has been responsible for some species extinctions, and has also both reintroduced native species and introduced non-native species. Among the 18 mammal species which may be found - to different extents - in wetlands and aquatic systems, 7 are introduced species; most of them escaped from captivity. Originally, these new species were mainly imported for their fur, although some were introduced for game and leisure. The main periods of introduction of exotic mammals in the Metropolitan areas started at the end of the nineteenth century and again in the 1960s. After this, further introductions, mostly accidental, were noticed. The scientific and naturalist communities have for a long time been concerned with the often harmful consequences of these introductions. In order to stop any further uncontrolled developments, regulations have been recently tightened, whilst reintroductions are supported and considered as tools for the management and conservation of the natural heritage.
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ISSN:0767-2861