Environmental Woes of Tierra del Fuego -- Invasive Species

Though a natural part of the North American ecosystem, the busy rodents have eagerly inhabited 90 percent of the island's river systems, causing probably permanent damage to trout spawning creeks, river drainages, water quality and the habitats along the edge of Tierra del Fuego's once-clear mountain streams.

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Though a natural part of the North American ecosystem, the busy rodents have eagerly inhabited 90 percent of the island's river systems, causing probably permanent damage to trout spawning creeks, river drainages, water quality and the habitats along the edge of Tierra del Fuego's once-clear mountain streams.