(ANSA) - Rome, April 9 - Some 12% of mammals and 50% of its freshwater fish are alien species introduced my man and not in their natural habitats, the scientific journals Hystrix and the Italian Journal of Freshwater Ichthyology said Thursday. "These figures confirm the entity of the damage to our patrimony of biodiversity and the risks for our health and economy", they said.
12% of Italy's mammals, 50% of fish are 'alien'
Study reports on damage to biodiversity, health and economy