An Odd Duck
Publisher: Luitingh-Sijthoff
Exotic or Native Species? About Ring-Necked Parakeets, Egyptian Geese, Tiger Mosquitos, and Other New Animals
A surprising, accessible, and multifaceted book that will change your view of animals and society
Including gorgeous full-colour woodcut illustrations
Red-eared sliders, parakeets, rabbits, and crayfish all have one thing in common: they don’t really belong in Europe. These ‘exotic species’ are blamed with taking up space and food from native species. But how fair is that? It’s not their fault they’re here. So, it’s high time we hear their story. What exactly is an exotic species? Is their bad reputation justified? And how long do you have to live somewhere to belong there as well? Discover the answers to all of these questions through a series of portraits of a wide range of recognisable animals!
