not native

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Peacocks are not native to the peninsula or Southern California but were introduced to the area, by one account, more than a century ago.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2025

Interestingly, alien species -- meaning those not native to the study region -- represented only ten percent of the natural regeneration in the restored areas.

From Science Daily • Nov. 18, 2024

Although not native to the UK, Mr Old stresses the conditions for growing wasabi on his farm are ideal - but a warming climate leaves a bitter taste in his mouth.

From BBC • Sep. 17, 2024

Mule deer are not native to Catalina; they were introduced nearly a century ago for sport hunting.

From New York Times • May 31, 2024

The animal is not native, and is regarded as a pest in many parts of California.

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan