In 1980, conservationists began eradicating feral sheep to restore California's Santa Cruz Island; by 1987 numbers fell from 21,500 to under 100, then 12 lambs were rescued to save the breed
- Santa Cruz sheepIn 1980, conservationists began an ambitious ecological restoration programme on Santa Cruz Island, off the coast of Southern California.
- The main goal was to remove tens of thousands of feral sheep whose uncontrolled grazing was damaging native plants and threatening wildlife habitats.
- Over the next seven years, organised eradication efforts dramatically changed the island’s landscape.
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- Santa Cruz sheepIn 1980, conservationists began an ambitious ecological restoration programme on Santa Cruz Island, off the coast of Southern California.
- The main goal was to remove tens of thousands of feral sheep whose uncontrolled grazing was damaging native plants and threatening wildlife habitats.
- Over the next seven years, organised eradication efforts dramatically changed the island’s landscape.
Sources: Times of India