The activities of humans have historically had varied and often devastating impacts on fragile ecosystems. One of the most complex and significant undertakings in modern conservation history took place in the Channel Islands of California. As stated in the National Park Service information about restoring the islands, a severe ecological imbalance arose due to the historical introduction of feral pigs to the islands. This introduction fundamentally altered the native habitat by changing the existing food chain entirely.
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