Surprising approach could help rescue fragile ecosystems and halt cascades of extinctions
Tuesday, February 1, 2011 - 08:31
in Paleontology & Archaeology
(PhysOrg.com) -- Feral pigs introduced to the Galapagos Archipelago shortly after Charles Darwins historical visit have damaged the ecosystem of Santiago Island, causing, it is believed, the extinction or imperilment of a number of species. The complete removal of the pigs 11 years ago is beginning to restore balance to the island.