Goat Culling Boosts Tortoises: Study links eradication to rebound; juveniles and growth rates rise
The goat eradication campaign on Alcedo Volcano successfully removed over 62,000 goats by 2006. Researchers observed notable increases in the giant tortoise juvenile population and growth rates. The campaign utilized techniques like Judas goats and aerial tracking to locate remaining feral animals. Vegetation in the area started to regenerate as…
The Times of India ·
The Times of India
