The Introduction of Exotic Species in America

The introduction of vegetable species and exotic animals, mostly from Europe, modified the natural landscape of the territory. The crops and the animals, some slowly and some quickly, were taking the place of native crops like: corn, potatoes, chili, quinoa (a pseudocereal used as flour) .The native animal husbandry disappeared in the face of the predominance of horses, sheeps, lambs and cattle.

In fact, from the beginning, one of the conquero's interest was having in the American colonies the food they were used to. That motivated the transfer of plants and animals to the new continent, since the second voyage of Colombus. Transforming his ships into a sort of Noah's ark, whose getaways decline by to the american's beach grains and multiple animals.

The diverse species of European exotic animals and vegetables, were introduced with varying luck in american landscapes. They especially attemped to acclimate the spanish staples of the time: bread, wine and olive oil.

The American landscape became the subject of a huge expirement in search of grounds and climates conducive to the breeding of mediterranean animals and plants.