Tasmania has just approved the culling of 200 native Black Swans

Why?
Because they are fouling the water of the introduced Trout. Trout were introduced to Tasmania by England in 1864.
Remember the extinct Tasmanian Tiger? Culled because it was thought they were eating sheep. Another introduced species.
Seem like Australia values introduced species over our native animals.

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ninalanyon · 61-69, T

What was the reasoning that preferred trout?

Gusman · 61-69, M

@ninalanyon Trout fishing in Tasmania is known as "World Class"
It is a huge money earner which is why is takes precedence over native wildlife.