14-Jan-2021 Theme: 'Alienists'

(1) What leading, German-born botanist is believed to have deliberately introduced blackberry to Australia in the mid-1800s?

Answer: Ferdinand Mueller.

(2) The tiny town of Boolarra in Victoria’s Latrobe Valley is famous for its annual folk music festival. But what is it infamous for?

Answer: The source of the highly invasive Boolarra strain of carp.

(3) What is Thomas Austin infamous for?

Answer: The successful introduction of rabbits to Australia.

(4) What Australian biologist is the author of two books – Feral Future and The New Nature – dealing with invasive species and disrupted ecosystems.

Answer: Tim Low.

(5) True or false?: Cane toads were introduced to Australia by the CSIRO.

Answer: False: Cane toads were introduced by the Bureau of Sugar Experiment Stations.

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