14 Into Oblivion? The disappearing native mammals of northern Australia Cats In many other parts of Australia, there is clear evidence that non-native predators (cats and foxes) have been the major cause of decline of native mammal species. However, most of the north (other than its lower rainfall fringe) is without foxes.
The gasoline that powers it is a non-durable good, or consumable good. In economics, a durable good or a hard good is a good that does not quickly wear out, or more specifically, one that yields utility over time rather than being completely consumed in one use. Items like bricks could be considered perfectly durable goods because they should theoretically never wear out.
DEFINITION of 'Durable Goods Orders'. An economic indicator released monthly by the Bureau of Census that reflects new orders placed with domestic manufacturers for delivery of factory hard goods (durable goods) in the near term or future.