I’ve only been abroad one time, and there were little gecko/lizard things everywhere, climbing up walls and scurrying across roads, and nobody cared. I was constantly fascinated but to the locals they’re just kinda there.

Bonus question to anyone who visited the UK - was there anything that fascinated you but I’d be taking for granted?

Pic unrelated.

  • blackn1ght@feddit.uk
    11·
    11 天前

    We have grey squirrels in the UK, although they’re not native. They’re responsible for the decline in native red squirrels, you rarely see them now unless you go to particular areas.

    • Eq0@literature.cafe
      5·
      11 天前

      Not only UK. As far as I know the same problem is spreading around all of mainland Europe. US squirrels have a better immune system and a more varied diet, they are also more aggressive and territorial. They are slowly replacing indigenous red squirrels.

      • Ugh@sh.itjust.works
        2·
        11 天前

        Dammit. :( Us humans are so talented at selfishly fucking over indigenous populations and animals in general. Ugh.

        • Eq0@literature.cafe
          1·
          11 天前

          In this case, it was just randomness. Some grey squirrels got randomly transported with cargo between North America and Europe and they found a good spot. There was no human intent behind it… (does it make it better?)